Fundamentals of Legal Assisting in Kansas
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Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed 24-48 business hours before the date of the webinar.
Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Friday, June 6, 2025
8:30 am – 4:00 pm CDT
Agenda:
Presented by Amanda Ward
Basics of Law Office Management and Operation in Kansas
- Law office organization
- Staff roles and responsibilities
- Awareness of attorney regulation and ethics rules
- Managing contacts with potential clients and other law firms
- Participating in client intake process
- Creating, organizing and maintaining files
- Client communications
- Client billing and accounting practices
Basics of Kansas State Civil Litigation
- Types of civil matters
- State court vs. federal court practice
- Prerequisites for litigation
- Alternatives to litigation: mediation, arbitration, negotiation
- The civil discovery process
- Preparing for trial
- Civil trials
- Post-judgment matters and appeals
Legal Ethics for Legal Assistants
- Attorney and paralegal ethical rules
- Specific areas of concern for legal support staff:
- Conflicts of interest
- Confidentiality
- Ex-parte communications
- Avoiding the unauthorized practice of law
- Working with clients, courts and opposing counsel
Locating Sources of Kansas Law
- Sources of Federal laws and regulations
- Sources of Kansas laws and regulations
- Finding case law
- Using secondary sources
- Evaluating sources and information obtained
Document Drafting and Editing
- Legal terminology
- Drafting legal documents
- Editing legal documents
- Updating legal references
- Proofreading skills
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Credits
Paralegals
6.5 CLE Hours (Including 1.0 Ethics Hour)
NFPA - National Federation of Paralegal Associations
6.5 CLE Credits (Including 1.0 Ethics Credit)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 CLE hours, including 1.0 ethics hour, for paralegals in Kansas. Paralegal certification is not required to participate in this course.
The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) has approved this course for 6.5 total CLE credits, which includes 5.5 general CLE credits and 1.0 ethics CLE credit.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Amanda Ward
Senior Paralegal at McAnany Van Cleave & Phillips P.A., in Kansas City, KSMs. Ward specializes in insurance defense. With over a decade of experience, she has developed expertise in personal injury, employment law, domestic relations, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and comprehensive trial preparation. In her current role, Ms. Ward is responsible for document drafting, case management, and conducting legal research. Throughout her career, she has worked on complex matters, including ERISA long-term disability cases and intricate personal injury claims. Ms. Ward is certified in Westlaw and LexisNexis, enhancing her legal research capabilities and ensuring the precision and efficiency of her work. Additionally, she is committed to mentoring and training the next generation of paralegals, sharing her extensive knowledge and fostering professional growth. Outside of her legal career, Ms. Ward is an avid barrel racer, demonstrating the same dedication and competitive drive she brings to her professional endeavors. She is deeply motivated by the continuous opportunities for growth and learning within the dynamic field of law.
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