Membership Benefits
JOINING THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION IS A GREAT CHOICE FOR YOU AND YOUR FIRM!
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Here are all the ways you can save when you join the NCBA:
RESEARCH: Members of NCBA save a minimum of $1200 per year by using Casemaker, 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 the discount enjoyed by NCBA members through our Office Depot program - ask for an in-store purchasing card today!
HEALTH COVERAGE: Members report saving on expensive health coverage each year by utilizing our Health Benefit Trust through Lawyers Insurance Agency (based on one lawyer and one staff person).
CLE: NCBA Members save an average of $120 a year on CLE programs versus nonmembers (based on 12 hours of CLE programs conducted by NCBA Foundation).
PLUS
Free advice from our Center for Practice Management who can advise you about good firm management, technology, marketing, personnel, financial management and sound office practices.
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE
An annual membership in NCBA of $255 can save you at least $1,440!
Click here to join the NCBA -- And start saving money today!
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COMPLETE BENEFIT LISTING
Research & Resources
* Casemaker - Free Legal Research
NCBA members receive, free, unlimited access to the NC Casemaker Web Library. Touting a powerful combination of state and federal materials, the NC Casemaker 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 Casemaker Web Library takes your research to the next level with:
• Pattern Jury Instructions
• Opinions
• Statutes
• Regulations & Rules
* Center for Practice Management
The North Carolina Bar Association's Center for Practice Management (CPM) is the starting point for NCBA members seeking information about technology, practice management, and law firm start up. CPM provides resources to help NCBA member attorneys, paralegals and legal administrators improve efficiency, reduce risk and improve client relations in their law firms.
* 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.
Office Management
* ABA Retirement Funds Program
ABA Retirement Funds offers tax-qualified retirement plan services to qualified law professionals. This includes full service, cost effective retirement plans such as 401k and profit sharing. Corresponding services include plan design, administration, and fiduciary oversight. Program eligibility is open to any law firm or practitioner that has at least one partner or shareholder who is a member of the ABA, or a state or local bar association represented in the ABA's House of Delegates.
* CLIO
Clio is a 100% web-based legal practice management system that is optimized to meet the needs of sole practitioners and small firms. Web-based, 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.Members receive a 10% lifetime discount!
* 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. Plus, if you create your shipping labels online using FedEx Ship Manager® at fedex.com, you can receive an additional 5% discount on eligible FedEx Express shipments.
* Flex-Pay Payroll Services
Flex-Pay Payroll Servicesoffers a complete payroll processing service to employers of all sizes, with the flexibility to meet the employer’s needs. As a Winston-Salem-based company with more than 2,000 clients, 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. North Carolina Bar Association 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. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Honeycutt, Regional VP, at (336) 245-2274 or ehoneycutt@flex-pay.com.
* Health Benefit Trust
The North Carolina Bar Association 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. Please contact Lawyers Insurance for more information or to obtain a quote for health coverage through the North Carolina Bar Association Health Benefit Trust.
Phone: 1-800-662-8843 | Web: http://www.lawyersinsuranceagency.com/
* 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, call 866-376-0950 or visit www.affiniscape.com/ncba .
* Lightwave Consulting Group
Confused about the many telecommunications options and service providers available to your business? The North Carolina Bar Association is proud to bring you an effortless solution through Lightwave Consulting Group (LCG). 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
How we help attorneys:
-Answer your calls with your custom greeting
-Let you know who’s on the line before transferring
-Transfer callers to you live wherever you are
-Answer FAQs about your firm
-Route calls based on the type of call (potential clients, current clients, people from the court, etc.)
-Send voicemail messages to your email inbox
-Promptly relay messages to you via email or text
-Return calls on your behalf to confirm appointments, gather info, or relay a message
NCBA Members enjoy free setup and discounts on monthly charges. To learn more, contact Diana Stepleton at 866-611-RUBY (7829) or by email at hello@callruby.com or visit us at http://www.callruby.com/ncba.
Education
NCBA members receive discounted rates for live and video CLE seminars, seminar materials, and practice manuals.
Publications
Annual subscription to North Carolina Lawyer, the NCBA's quarterly magazine
Section & Division newsletters
Additional Benefits
* 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 (1-800-640-0735).
* 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!
* 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.
* 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 ecleghorn@ncbar.org .