About NJALA

NJALA has the distinguished honor of having been the impetus for the formation of the International Association of Legal Administrators headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The organization’s first president was Joan Stern who became a consultant with Hildebrandt Consulting, which was founded by another NJALA past president, Brad Hildebrandt. Today, membership includes representation from most leading law firms in New Jersey.

The New Jersey Association of Legal Administrators is dedicated to the continued improvement of law office operations through monthly educational programs, a discussion forum and, perhaps most importantly, by encouraging “networking” with other administrators. The NJALA newsletter has been recognized as one of the most outstanding newsletters in the International ALA. Please see our newsletter archives.

The Association also publishes an Annual Equipment Survey, Membership Handbook and a Salary Survey of support, administrative and professional staff. A referral service is available to administrator-members and their firms.

The New Jersey Association of Legal Administrators has the distinguished honor of having been the impetus for the formation of the International Association of Legal Administrators headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The International ALA has had many New Jersey members working in numerous positions, such as President, Regional Directors, Coordinators, and Representatives. Many of our members have served as speakers at the annual educational conferences and on special committees.

The American Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association offer associate membership to legal administrators in recognition of the contributions we make to our firms.

We urge all NJALA members to become active, involved members by attending our regularly scheduled monthly meetings as well as our educational seminars.