Program Description

Improve Productivity and Efficiency With Proven Case Management Techniques

Keeping command of the myriad of documents, people and communications involved in legal cases is a challenging undertaking. Solid case management strategies can, and will, provide the foundation for maintaining a profitable legal team. Our experienced faculty will help you master proven case management and organization techniques that will improve team productivity. Learn how to facilitate seemingly effortless workload management with solid discovery, witness and evidentiary procedures. Help your attorney enhance his/her practice by handling more cases in the same amount of time!

Handle cases and tasks more efficiently by:

• Developing information retrieval systems that will help you find what you need, when you need it.
• Facilitating requests for production and admission that will garner the information your team needs.
• Locating and retaining credible and reliable expert witnesses.
• Managing issues of privilege to avoid ethical problems.
• Preparing evidence and exhibits so that they have the maximum impact at trial.

Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level program focuses on practical case management tips and techniques used successfully to improve productivity and efficiency. Those who should attend include:

• Paralegals
• Legal Assistants
• Legal Support Staff

Course Content

1. Initial Case Management
2. Drafting the Initial Pleadings
3. Powerful Discovery Techniques
4. Ethical Questions - The Practical Do's and Don'ts
5. Getting the Most Out of Your Witnesses
6. Preparing Evidence and Exhibits for Trial

Continuing Education Credit

National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. – NALA: 6.00 *

National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. – NFPA: 6.00 *

Washington State Paralegal Association – Washington State Paralegal Association: 6.00

* denotes specialty credits

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