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The Authority for Jamaican Paralegals

The Paralegal Association of Jamaica standardizes continuing legal education and ethical practice, elevating legal support excellence across the nation's justice system.

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Close-up of hands reviewing legal documents and taking notes in a leather notebook, bright natural daylight, clean white and deep navy tones, professional editorial style.
A collaborative legal workshop in Jamaica, professional legal assistants engaged in discussion around a modern conference table, bright natural daylight, soft shadows.
A collaborative legal workshop in Jamaica, professional legal assistants engaged in discussion around a modern conference table, bright natural daylight, soft shadows.

Our Foundation

The Paralegal Association of Jamaica Limited (PAJ) is a professional organization incorporated in Jamaica on 13 June 2019 under the Companies Act. The Association was established to advance the paralegal profession by promoting excellence, professionalism, ethical practice, continuing education, and advocacy within Jamaica’s legal services sector.

PAJ serves as the national professional body dedicated to supporting paralegals, legal assistants, law students, legal executives, and other legal support professionals through education, certification, networking, mentorship, and career development.

Our goal is to strengthen the delivery of legal services by equipping paralegals with the knowledge, skills, and professional standards necessary to contribute effectively to the administration of justice.

The Mission

To be the leading professional association for paralegals in Jamaica and the Caribbean, recognized for advancing excellence, innovation, and integrity in legal support services.

The Objective

The Association works to advance the paralegal profession by providing certification, professional accreditation, and continuing education opportunities. We maintain a National Register of Certified Paralegals, promote ethical standards, support career development, encourage networking and mentorship, collaborate with legal and educational institutions, and advocate for policies that strengthen the profession.

Close-up of hands reviewing legal documents and taking notes in a leather notebook, bright natural daylight, clean white and deep navy tones, professional editorial style.
Close-up of hands reviewing legal documents and taking notes in a leather notebook, bright natural daylight, clean white and deep navy tones, professional editorial style.

Our Core Values

The Paralegal Association of Jamaica is committed to advancing the paralegal profession through education, professional development, ethical practice, and advocacy. We support our members with networking and career opportunities, build strong partnerships across the legal sector, and promote innovation to strengthen legal services in Jamaica.

A collaborative legal workshop in Jamaica, professional legal assistants engaged in discussion around a modern conference table, bright natural daylight, soft shadows.
A collaborative legal workshop in Jamaica, professional legal assistants engaged in discussion around a modern conference table, bright natural daylight, soft shadows.

Our Vision

The Paralegal Association of Jamaica is guided by integrity, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and lifelong learning. We uphold high ethical standards, promote excellence and accountability, support access to justice, embrace diversity and collaboration, encourage innovation in legal practice, and foster continuous professional growth for our members.

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Professional editorial headshot of a female legal scholar, modern academic setting background, clean white tones, soft natural lighting.
Board of Directors

Association Leadership

At the Paralegal Association of Jamaica, the board of directors provides governance and strategic oversight for the association, setting priorities, supporting ethical and effective operations, and helping guide education and member services. This leadership helps ensure the association stays aligned with its mission while coordinating roles like president, vice presidents, treasurer, secretary, directors, and key contacts to deliver consistent value to Jamaica's paralegals.

Founder and President

Vice President
Education Chair

Clover Edwards

Latoya Nicholson

Dr. Evelyn Chen

An experienced legal and governance professional, she is dedicated to advancing the paralegal profession through leadership, education, advocacy, and the promotion of the highest standards of ethics and professional excellence.

A credentialed paralegal specializing in complex corporate litigation support and the integration of modern legal technology in practice.

An expert in legal ethics and academic administration, dedicated to advancing professional standing and mentorship for emerging legal assistants.

Our Standards

Guided by strict ethical standards, professional integrity, and a commitment to justice.

We champion legal support excellence, ensuring every credentialed paralegal in Jamaica operates with absolute fidelity to the law.