PURPOSE

The purpose of this chapter is to set forth a definition that must be met in order to use the title paralegal, to establish the requirements to become a Florida Registered Paralegal, and to establish the requirements to maintain Florida Registered Paralegal status. This chapter is not intended to set forth the duties that a paralegal may perform because those restrictions are set forth in the Rules of Professional Conduct and various opinions of the Professional Ethics Committee. Nothing contained in this rule is deemed relevant in charging or awarding fees for legal services rendered by nonlawyers under the supervision of an employing or supervising lawyer, which are being based on the nature of the services rendered and not the title of the person rendering the services.