Fundamentals of Legal Assisting in Washington State
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Agenda
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm PDT
Basics of Law Office Management and Operation in Washington State
Presented by: J. Suits II
- 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
Locating Sources of Washington State Law
Presented by: L.M. Wilgis
- Sources of Federal laws and regulations
- Sources of Washington laws and regulations
- Finding case law
- Using secondary sources
- Evaluating sources and information obtained
Basics of Washington State Civil Litigation
Presented by: Hon. B. Tollefson
- Types of civil matters
- State court vs. federal court practice
- Prerequisites for litigation
- The civil discovery process
- Preparing for trial
- Civil trials
- Post-judgment matters and appeals
Alternative Dispute Resolution 101 for Legal Assistants
Presented by: Hon. B. Tollefson
Document Drafting and Editing
Presented by: James Suits
- Legal terminology
- Drafting legal documents
- Editing legal documents
- Updating legal references
- Proofreading skills
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Credits
Paralegals
6.0 CLE Hours
NALA - National Association of Legal Assistants
6.0 CLE Hours (5.0 Non-substantive hours, 1.0 substantive hour)
NFPA - National Federation of Paralegal Associations
6.0 CLE Credits
Washington State MCLE Board:
6.0 CLE Credits
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers up to 6.0 CLE hours to paralegals. Paralegal certification is not required to participate in this course.
The MCLE Board of the Washington State Bar Association has approved this live webinar for 6.0 CLE credits; 5.0 Law & Legal credits and 1.0 Other credit (office management).
This course has been approved by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) for 6.5 general CLE credits.
The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) has approved this course for 6.0 total CLE hours which include 5.0 non-substantive hours and 1.0 substantive hour.
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 eligible for the same credits as the live presentation.
Speakers
Linda Mason Wilgis
Meridian Family Law, PLLCMs. Wilgis is a passionate advocate for her clients, representing children and families for over 25 years as an attorney in private practice, as a former Assistant Attorney General, and as a family and children’s Ombudsman for the State of Washington. Ms. Wilgis is committed to helping clients navigate difficult transitions in their lives through compassionate advice and skilled advocacy, both through negotiation and litigation.
James C. Suits II
Chief Executive Officer Suits Litigation, Inc. California Personal Injury LawMr. Suits has been a practicing attorney for 20 years and focuses his practice on representing individuals who have been severely injured in a wide range of accidents. He also serves as a Mediator for the Civil Early Settlement Conference Program for the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Before starting his own firm in 2012, Mr. Suits worked as an Attorney for Robinson and Wood, Inc. and Tharpe and Howell, LLP. He also served as a Law Clerk for the Civil Liability Division of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. Mr. Suits obtained his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1997. He subsequently obtained his law degree from the University of Southern California Law School in 2003. Mr. Suits is a member of the State Bar of California.
Brian Tollefson
Principal at Black Robe Dispute Resolution Services, PLLC.Mr. Tollefson serves as a pro-tem judge for Pierce County Superior Court. Previously, he served as a judge for Pierce County Superior Court for more than 27 years. During his time on Superior Court, he was on the Executive Committee, served as presiding judge, and participated on a number of local Superior Court committees. He served on several committees in the Washington State Superior Court Judges Association and as a trustee on the Association’s board of trustees for five years.
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