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SUMMARY:Probate and Estate Administration for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Confidently Assist in Probate and Estate Administration\n\nDo you have the best system in place for setting up client files; managing probate deadlines and communications; and preparing estate inventories\, final accountings\, and tax returns? This practical course will give you tips for improving your processes and drafting skills. Register today! \n\nWalk through the essential steps of probate and estate administration.\nGet practical tips for creating the file and organizing the incoming and created documents.\nCreate better inventories with help from experienced faculty.\nReview key tax timelines and forms.\nEstablish and maintain proper communication with clients\, executors\, and other parties.\nEffectively handle final accounting and distributions.\n\n\nCLE hours = 6 (5 Substantive\, 1 Legal Ethics)
URL:https://nala.org/event/probate-and-estate-administration-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Third Party CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T151500
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SUMMARY:7 Legal Writing Blunders Paralegals Don't Know They're Making
DESCRIPTION:Which of These Legal Writing Mistakes Are You Guilty Of?\n\nBad writing isn’t just a minor annoyance. In your line of work\, it can lead to anything from embarrassment and delays to lost cases. Protect your reputation and the firm’s bottom line by refining your writing skills. This CLE session highlights 7 major legal writing blunders and how to avoid them. Turn your mistakes into opportunities for improvement. Register today: your documents (and your attorney) will thank you! \n\nSimplify your writing to avoid confusing your reader and wasting their time.\nDitch the jargon and learn how to communicate in plain and powerful language.\nSpare yourself from the repercussions of messy citation work.\nAvoid formatting failures that will have your document sent straight back for revisions.\nCatch sneaky typos and grammatical errors before they cost you.\n\n\nCLE hours = 3 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/7-legal-writing-blunders-paralegals-dont-know-theyre-making/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150915
CREATED:20250417T162618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T162735Z
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SUMMARY:Complete Trial Preparation Guide for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to be an Indispensable Trial Prep Paralegal\n\nTrials can be won and lost based on what paralegals do during trial preparation. Will you have given your attorney the tools they need to succeed – or will you have left them woefully unprepared for their critical moment on stage? This comprehensive trial prep guide will give you all the insights you need to be your attorney’s indispensable aid. From initial planning and task lists to that exciting final day\, learn real-world tips that no litigation paralegal should do without. Equip your attorney to win – register today! \n\nGet a master task list to ensure you’re leaving no steps or details overlooked.\nReceive practical tips for keeping yourself (and the trial team at large) organized and on track.\nDiscover how to be that vital point of contact between your attorney and the client\, witnesses\, court\, and vendors.\nCreate an ultimate trial notebook that will help (not hinder) your attorney in the heat of battle.\nGain real-world insights for making visual aids and exhibits stand out.\nUncover vital dos and don’ts for pretrial and trial motions and briefs.\nLearn how to be an effective sounding board for case themes\, opening statements\, examination questions\, and closing arguments.\n\n\nCLE hours = 6 (5 Substantive\, 1 Legal Ethics)
URL:https://nala.org/event/complete-trial-preparation-guide-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150915
CREATED:20250417T162500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T162500Z
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SUMMARY:Forming a Clear Picture of Medicaid Claimants' Assets and Income
DESCRIPTION:Obtaining\, Analyzing\, and Updating Clients’ Financial Records\n\nParalegals are the first line of defense against inaccurate financial client data that can result in failure to obtain Medicaid nursing home coverage. Are you doing everything you can to ensure clients don’t omit potentially countable assets and ruin their own eligibility? This course offers practical tips for ensuring accuracy at intake and provides new ways for verifying\, obtaining\, and analyzing client financial records. Error-proof your practices – register today! \n\nBuild better asset inventories with tips from the pros.\nMaster the use of publicly available databases to verify and obtain critical information.\nDiscover useful documents you might not have thought to request.\n\n\nCLE hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/forming-a-clear-picture-of-medicaid-claimants-assets-and-income/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150915
CREATED:20250417T162034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T162256Z
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SUMMARY:Paralegals' Guide to Impeccable Corporate Records
DESCRIPTION:Master Essential Formation and Operation Records Management\n\nManaging transactional documents\, as well as formation and operating records is a critical skill every corporate paralegal must master. This practical program offers foundational knowledge for documenting meetings\, creating document retention systems\, and ensuring proper retention and destruction practices. Whether you are new to the practice area or need a refresher\, this program is for you. Register today! \n\nExplore key provisions of formation documents and bylaws.\nImprove your meeting minutes practices\, obtain board members’ consent\, and more.\nCreate and maintain a strong system for updating and maintaining corporate records.\nSupport corporate transactions with exhaustive due diligence requests.\n\n\nCLE hours = 6 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/paralegals-guide-to-impeccable-corporate-records/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T141500
DTSTAMP:20260522T150915
CREATED:20250417T161859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T161859Z
UID:10000014-1747738800-1747750500@nala.org
SUMMARY:Juggling Justice: Mastering the Art of Multi-Attorney Support
DESCRIPTION:The Most Effective Strategies for Balancing Tasks\, Setting Boundaries\, and More\n\nFrom competing deadlines to varying expectations\, working for multiple attorneys often feels like herding cats. However\, it doesn’t have to be hard. In this troubleshooting course\, our experienced faculty give you tips and tricks for collaborating effectively within multi-attorney teams\, streamlining your workflow\, and building contingency plans to deal with unexpected bushfires and delays without compromising productivity. Enhance your efficiency – register today! \n\nGain pointers for building strong relationships in multi-attorney teams.\nDevelop strategies for adapting to different lawyer communication styles.\nHear tips for prioritizing deadlines and tasks across multiple attorneys.\nDiscover the top case and task management tools for paralegals.\n\n\nCLE hours = 3 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/juggling-justice-mastering-the-art-of-multi-attorney-support/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T140000
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SUMMARY:Seamless Real Estate Closings: Paralegal Insights for Efficient Coordination and Logistics
DESCRIPTION:Steps to a Hassle-Free Closing Day\n\nMuch can go wrong in the days leading up to a real estate closing. As a paralegal\, it’s your job to keep the different parties on track and ensure the necessary documents and closing table are ready. Join our expert faculty for practical tips for managing the process\, handling last-minute issues\, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Build your skills and get the insights you need to facilitate flawless closings – register today! \n\nMake sure clients\, lenders\, title companies\, and agents are aligned throughout the process.\nUse checklists to avoid overlooking any critical closing documents and details.\nFacilitate a smooth exchange and signing of documents at the closing table – in-person and remote.\n\n\nCLE hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/seamless-real-estate-closings-paralegal-insights-for-efficient-coordination-and-logistics/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T161500
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UID:10000012-1747314000-1747325700@nala.org
SUMMARY:Applying the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Insights for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Play By the Rules\n\nEnhance your expertise in federal litigation! This course covers the essential Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) you need to know\, from rules relating to managing discovery to rules applicable to assisting with motions and case strategy. Learn how you play a crucial role in case management by staying ahead of filing deadlines\, organizing key documents\, and ensuring compliance. We’ll also cover best practices and ethical considerations to help you stay in compliance with the FRCP\, safeguard confidential information\, and avoid sanctions. Join us to build confidence in supporting your legal team’s success in federal cases – register today! \n\nExamine key rules of civil procedure that are most pertinent to paralegal practice.\nDiscover effective ways to use the FRCP to support your attorney in motion practice and beyond.\nDiscuss ethical considerations and the importance of compliance with the FRCP.\n\n\nCLE hours = 3 (2 Substantive\, 1 Legal Ethics)
URL:https://nala.org/event/applying-the-federal-rules-of-civil-procedure-insights-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150915
CREATED:20250417T160951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T161218Z
UID:10000011-1747141200-1747144800@nala.org
SUMMARY:Everyday Legal Ethics: A Refresher for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:How to Handle Ethical Issues Like a Pro and Sidestep Landmines\n\nDisciplinary actions\, erosion of client trust\, and sanctions against your attorney – this list illustrates just a few of the potential repercussions of ethical missteps. Are you comfortable with those consequences? In this focused guide\, our veteran faculty walks you through the basics of legal ethics. From tips for handling ethical issues with technology to guidelines for avoiding the unauthorized practice of law (UPL)\, you do not want to miss this chance to broaden your knowledge. Register today! \n\nExamine best practices for preserving client confidentiality.\nUncover practical guidance for dealing with conflicts of interest.\nDetermine when to turn to a supervising lawyer for help with an ethical issue.\n\n\nCLE hours = 1 Legal Ethics
URL:https://nala.org/event/everyday-legal-ethics-a-refresher-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T161500
DTSTAMP:20260522T150915
CREATED:20250417T160814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T160814Z
UID:10000010-1746709200-1746720900@nala.org
SUMMARY:Paralegals' Checklist Guide to Personal Injury Cases
DESCRIPTION:Are You Missing Anything?\n\nWhen it comes to personal injury cases\, checklists are invaluable to ensuring no deadlines\, evidence\, liens\, or other important details go overlooked. This paralegal program is chock full of checklists to help you ensure you’ve dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s. From case inception to tying up loose ends after trial\, know exactly what steps you need to take and when. Keep cases organized and on track – register today! \n\nGet a comprehensive overview of all key tasks that must be completed by plaintiff and defense.\nWalk through checklists to ensure you’re leaving no stones unturned during case investigations.\nIdentify all potential liens and navigate the way to resolution with handy checklists.\nReceive step-by-step guidance for discovery\, trial preparation\, and other litigation to-dos.\n\nCLE hours = 3 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/paralegals-checklist-guide-to-personal-injury-cases/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150915
CREATED:20250417T160437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T160450Z
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SUMMARY:F is for Family Law: An Introductory Guide for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:From Intake to Final Decree and Beyond!\n\nLooking to build a solid foundation in family law? This course will provide you with the skills you need to manage divorce\, support\, and custody cases from start to finish. Learn how to conduct effective client intake\, organize and maintain case files\, and stay on top of important deadlines. Dive into analyzing financial documents and calculating support payments. Explore the options for custody and parenting plans and how to modify or terminate these orders. Unlock the skills you need to get started in family law – register today! \n\nStreamline your workflow with case and file management software.\nUnveil methods for reviewing financial records and assessing income.\nDiscover the procedures for divorce cases\, including preparing the preliminary petition.\nBuild confidence in drafting important requests\, responses\, motions\, and more.\nExplore how to handle ethical dilemmas\, such as UPL and dishonest clients.\n\n\nCLE hours = 6 (5 Substantive\, 1 Legal Ethics)
URL:https://nala.org/event/f-is-for-family-law-an-introductory-guide-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T151500
DTSTAMP:20260522T150915
CREATED:20250417T154401Z
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UID:10000004-1745496000-1745507700@nala.org
SUMMARY:Case File Management Tips and Tricks for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Fresh Approaches That Save Time and Enhance Accuracy\n\nWave goodbye to missed deadlines and high stress levels\, and wave hello to enhanced efficiency and organization! In this essential course\, our distinguished faculty dole out paralegal tips and tricks for effective case file management. Explore best practices for building a calendar system\, gain insights into the most popular case management software\, and more. Boost your productivity – register today! \n\nAnalyze best practices for client management and communication.\nObtain tips for tracking court dates and deadlines.\nEvaluate different methods of organizing and storing case files.\nDiscover the legal essentials of closing and archiving case files.\n\nCLE hours = 3 Non-substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/case-file-management-tips-and-tricks-for-paralegals/
LOCATION:Virtual
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