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The International Practice Management Association (IPMA) is the premier resource for information and education on the management of paralegals and other practice support professionals in law firms and law departments globally. Its mission is to advocate for the effective use and management of these professionals, to promote and enhance the proficiency and professionalism of its members, and to provide thought leadership to the membership, the legal industry and the public at large on the value of utilization and management of paralegals and other practice support professionals.Compensation Survey
ALM/IPMA Annual Compensation Survey for Paralegals, Practice Support Professionals and Managers
The International Practice Management Association (IPMA) and ALM Legal Intelligence collaborate on the ALM/IPMA Annual Compensation Survey for Paralegals, Practice Support Professionals and Managers. This essential guide to compensation for paralegals and other practice support professionals will help your organization attract, motivate, and retain talented people while still controlling costs.
2018 Survey
SURVEY IS NOW OPEN!
This year, each survey participant will be entered in a drawing. The winning organization will have the option of $200 off 2018 IPMA Conference registration or an additional $200 discount off the price of the Compensation Survey.
This survey report includes detailed information on a variety of practice support positions
in law firms and law departments, including the following:
- Data for 13 distinct paralegal, litigation support, and docketing positions
- Salary, bonus, and benefit compensation, reported on an hourly basis
- Billable hours and billable rates
- National, regional, and metropolitan area data
- Details by size of organization, years of experience, practice area, and industry
Pricing is as follows:
$250 - For 2018 IPMA member survey participants.
$699 - Full retail for those who did not participate in the survey data collection process.
Participation data, as well as all other survey data is maintained by ALM Legal Intelligence for reasons of confidentiality. Contact ALM Legal Intelligence with any discount eligibility questions.
Respond to the survey questionnaire with as much (or as little) data as you have to contribute!
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2017 Survey Report
Download the Order Form: 2017 ALM/IPMA Annual Compensation Survey for Paralegals and Managers
Pricing is as follows:
$250 - For 2017 IPMA member survey participants.
$699 - Full retail for those who did not participate in the survey data collection process.
For more information or to place your order, contact Ron Dinkins at 888-770-5647 or complete the 2017 Survey Order Form and send it by fax to 646-822-5410 or by email to almlegalintel@alm.com.
Participation data, as well as all other survey data is maintained by ALM Legal Intelligence for reasons of confidentiality. Contact ALM Legal Intelligence with any discount eligibility questions.
Ordering Prior Surveys
Copies of the 2008-2016 surveys are still available. Contact ALM Legal Intelligence for details.