JUST WHAT IS LSSWS?
The Legal Support Staff of Winston-Salem (“LSSWS”) is the local chapter of the
Legal Support Staff of North Carolina (“LSSNC”). LSSNC is a professional
organization open to legal secretaries, paralegals, court personnel, court
reporters, realty company staff, law enforcement staff and other staff who are
employed in any office directly involved in work that supports the legal system.
Associate memberships are available to attorneys and students. LSSNC and LSSWS,
as professional organizations, could be compared to State and Local Bar
Associations for attorneys. Shown below is our Code of Ethics and Motto.
 CODE:
The members of the Legal Support Staff of North Carolina, Inc. are bound by the
objectives of this association and the standards of conduct required in the
legal profession. Each member shall:
- Encourage respect for the law and the administration of justice;
- Observe the rules governing privileged communication and
confidential information;
- Promote and exemplify high standards of loyalty, cooperation and
courtesy;
- Perform all duties of the profession with integrity and competence;
and
- Pursue a high order of professional attainment.
MOTTO:
Professionalism Plus Education Equals Excellence
AND WHAT WILL IT
DO FOR ME?
LSSNC membership provides opportunities for education (including occasional NC
Bar accredited CLE for attorneys), professional certification at four levels,
leadership training, community service and fellowship with other support staff
from across our county and state. LSSWS members, through association with
members from other LSSNC chapters, have direct contacts with attorneys, court
reporters, Clerk’s offices, conference room facilities, etc., across the state.
Membership benefits the staff member’s work performance, professionalism,
ethics, self-esteem and personal support system – all of which mean a better
person and a better employee for a law firm or related field employer.
MEETINGS:
Meetings are held at noon on the second Thursday of each month on the 8th floor
of the law offices of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, at One West Fourth
Street. You need not be a member to attend. Please contact Amy Slusher, NCCP at
pres@lssws.org for further information.
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