Membership
Contact Membership @:8000 Weston Parkway
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-0561
1-800-662-7407
membership@ncbar.org
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Membership Benefits
Joining the NCBA is a great choice for you AND your firm!
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RESEARCH: Members save a minimum of $1,000 per year by using Fastcase the NCBA online legal research tool, rather than LexisNexis or West.
OFFICE SUPPLIES: Members save an average of $100 a year in office supplies by utilizing our Office Depot program - ask for an in-store purchasing card today!
HEALTH COVERAGE: Members report saving on expensive health coverage by utilizing our Health Benefit Trust through Lawyers Insurance Agency (based on one lawyer & one staff).
CLE: Members save an average of $120 a year on CLE programs versus nonmembers (based on 12 hours of CLE programs conducted by NCBA Foundation).
An annual membership in NCBA of $275 can save you at least $1,440!
Click here to join the NCBA -- And start saving money today!
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Complete North Carolina Bar Association member benefit listing:
RESEARCH & RESOURCES
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BarCARES
A confidential, short-term intervention program provided to members. The program is there to help by providing confidential assistance and brief, solution-oriented counseling. You can access your annual BarCARES counseling session by calling the confidential BarCARES assistance line.
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Phone: 1-800-640-0735
www.ncbar.org/about/barcares
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Center for Practice Management
The NCBA's Center for Practice Management (CPM) is the starting point for members seeking free advice about good firm management, technology, marketing, personnel, financial management and sound office practices. CPM provides resources to help NCBA member attorneys, paralegals and legal administrators improve efficiency, reduce risk and improve client relations in their law firms. |
cpm.ncbar.org
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Fastcase - Free Legal Research
NCBA members receive, free, unlimited access to the NC Fastcase Web Library. Touting a powerful combination of state and federal materials, the NC Fastcase Web Library puts the information you need to perform research at your fingertips. In addition to the comprehensive database of reported cases you might expect, the NC Fastcase Web Library takes your research to the next level with:
- Pattern Jury Instructions
- Opinions
- StatutesM
- Regulations & Rules
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Phone: 866.773.2782
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Lawyer Referral Service
Expand your practice with prescreened clients from the NCBA Lawyer Referral Service. Each year, LRS provides nearly 60,000 referrals to people needing North Carolina attorneys. If you are a member of the NC Bar Association, are covered by professional liability insurance, in good standing with the Bar, and take pride in your profession, you are eligible to participate in the LRS program. |
Phone: 919-677-0561
Lawyer Referral Service
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Membership Directory
Use the NCBA website to update your information, sign up for section listservs, and search for colleagues. The Membership Directory is a great networking tool!
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www.ncbar.org/membership-directory |
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Online Career Center
The NCBA Online Career Center allows employers to post jobs and make them available in North Carolina or across the nation. Members can also search for jobs and post their resumes. Additionally, members can sign up for our Career Services distribution list by sending an email to membership@ncbar.org.
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Phone: 1-888-491-8833
careercenter.ncbar.org
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EDUCATION
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
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ABA Retirement Funds
The ABA Retirement Funds Program (the "Program") has been providing affordable 401(k) plans exclusively to the legal community for 49 years. The Program's bundled approach allows your firm to keep its focus on the success of the practice.
We provide you with trustee, record keeping, tax reporting, compliance testing, investment management, and participant communication services - all from a single source - at no additional cost to your firm. Maybe it's time to find out what's inside your 401(k).
Call us for a free consultation.
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Phone: (866) 812-3580
www.abaretirement.com
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CLIO
Clio is a 100% web-based legal practice management system optimized to meet the needs of sole practitioners & small firms.
Secure and easy-to-use, Clio overcomes many of the technical hurdles offered by conventional practice management solutions. Clio allows lawyers to simplify their workflow, thus freeing up valuable time to build their practice.
NCBA Members receive a 10% lifetime discount, a free 30 day trial and unlimited access to live customer support.
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Phone: (888) 858-CLIO
www.goclio.com
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FedEX
If you are looking for reliable and cost-effective shipping, you can count on FedEx to deliver. NCBA members can now save up to 26% on select FedEx® shipping services. There are no costs and no minimum shipping requirements to take advantage of this great member benefit.
Learn about additional NCBA member-only benefits from FedEx.
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Phone: 1-800-MEMBERS
NCBA Member log-in site
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Flex-Pay Payroll Services
Flex-Pay Payroll Services offers a complete payroll processing service to employers of all sizes, with the flexibility to meet the employer's needs.
Flex-Pay prides itself on its superior customer service. All Flex-Pay clients receive unlimited training and support and work with a designated Payroll Specialist. Members are eligible for an in-depth payroll analysis from Flex-Pay at no cost, and when you use their services, members will also receive a 50% discount on set up fees and waived processing fees on your first payroll.
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Phone: (336) 245-2274
www.flex-pay.com
ehoneycutt@flex-pay.com
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Health Benefit Trust
The NCBA Health Benefit Trust was established to maintain an alternative for law firms to the small group health insurance marketplace.
More than 8,200 lawyers, their staff and families pool health benefit contributions to cover health care expenses. The Plans' rates are determined by the experience of the whole group, and the Trust obtains reinsurance for especially large claims. Costs are competitive, and in many cases significantly less, than for similar small group health coverage.
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Phone: 1-800-662-8843
www.LawyersInsuranceAgency.com
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LawPay: Credit Card Processing for Attorneys
Trust your transactions to the only payment solution recommended by over 60 bar associations. Correctly safeguard and separate client funds into trust and operating accounts. Funds are never commingled. The ability to accept credit cards attracts clients, improves cash flow and reduces collections.
Plus, members save up to 25% off their credit card processing fees. If you are considering accepting credit cards or want to confirm that you are processing credit card transactions correctly contact us.
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Phone: 866-376-0950
www.affiniscrape.com/ncba
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Lawyers Insurance
Lawyers Insurance is the official agency of the North Carolina Bar Association. We are a subsidiary of Lawyers Mutual, and our mission is to meet the insurance needs of the legal profession.
Lawyers Insurance can meet virtually any insurance need of North Carolina lawyers; Business & Office Coverage, Life & Disability Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Structured Settlements and more.
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Phone: 1-800-662-8843
www.LawyersInsuranceAgency.com
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Lightwave Consulting Group
Confused about the many telecommunications options and service providers available to your business? Lightwave Consulting Group (LCG) represents more than 40+ service providers to provide you with significant discounts for all of your telecommunications needs, including wireless, network, software (SaaS) and Invoice Auditing & Consolidation.
Take advantage of your free assessment to see how much money you can save on telecommunications.
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Phone: 704-936-2360
jenny.hinson@lightwavegroup.com
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Meeting Bridge
Meeting Bridge offers teleconferencing, web conferencing and video casting services to meet the specific needs of the legal profession. We believe our services are much easier to use and less expensive than any competing service.
Administrators love the convenience; partners appreciate the savings.
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Phone: 1-888-723-1200 x621
www.meetingbridge.com
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NCBA Bank of America Credit Card
The North Carolina Bar Association WorldPoints® Platinum Plus® Credit Card offers a world of benefits - we believe that it's one of the best credit card deals you'll find. As an NCBA WorldPoints Customer, you will have access to WorldPoints Assist - a unique 24/7 personal assistance service. Think of this service as your own personal concierge -- it can assist you in finding hard-to-get tickets for entertainment, making special dining arrangements, obtaining tee times at exclusive golf courses, arranging unique experiences (such as a trip to a sports fantasy camp), and delivering special gift and flower arrangements. You pay only for the goods and services you purchase.
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Bank of America WorldPoints
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Office Depot
Office Depot offers significant savings off of list prices to members - all firms, large and small, that participate in the program receive pricing as if you were a large volume purchaser.
As the world's largest supplier of office products and services, Office Depot provides discounts on office supplies, business machines, computers, software, and office furniture. Additionally, you will be eligible for discounted copy, print and reproduction in all of our Office Depot retail locations.
Members can also offer these create discounts to their employees for personal purchases. Sign up here for the Employee Purchase Program.
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Phone: 919-274-1581
www.officedepot.com
dan.parks@officedepot.com
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Ruby Receptionists
Ruby Receptionists is the perfect solution for solo and small law firms. We're the bright, friendly virtual receptionist service that provides top-notch service at a fraction of the cost of an on-site receptionist. Best of all, your callers will think we work in your office.
NCBA Members enjoy free setup and discounts on monthly charges. To learn more, contact Diana Stepleton through the information on the right.
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Phone: 866-611-RUBY (7829)
www.callruby.com/ncba
hello@callruby.com
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PUBLICATIONS
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