Civil Litigation & Trial Skills

Clever Ways to Assist Attorneys at Trial

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
NALA Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 1 Total
OnDemand
58 minutes
Christi Salazar
With Christi Salazar from UT Health San Antonio
Recorded July 15, 2025
Product ID 100616

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Overview

Become a Pivotal, Behind-the-Scenes Player at Your Next Trial

When the pressure is on and your attorney is laser-focused on their presentation, it's your moment to truly shine as a paralegal. Will you be the one who ensures every document, piece of evidence, and witness is exactly where they need to be, right when they're needed? Will you spot crucial details or opportunities that others may miss? And when unexpected issues arise, will you be ready to help troubleshoot and keep the case on track? While you may not be in the spotlight, you are the unsung hero behind a smooth and successful trial. Our expert faculty will show you how to become indispensable in the eyes of your attorney - proving your value, contributing meaningfully to the case, and helping deliver results that truly matter. Register today!

  • Get organizational tips to ensure everything is at your team's fingertips.
  • Coordinate witnesses with confidence and manage exhibits like a pro.
  • Be ready with effective solutions to unexpected issues and courtroom curveballs.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Tips for Organizing Case Materials and Trial Binders
  2. Coordinating Witnesses and Managing Exhibits and Documents
  3. Staying Organized Under Trial Pressure
  4. Strategic Notetaking: Capturing Key Details
  5. Assisting With the Unexpected: Proactive Solutions to Issues That Can Crop Up

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Product ID 100616

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
NALA Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 1 Total
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  1. Clever Ways to Assist Attorneys at Trial

    1. Tips for Organizing Case Materials and Trial Binders
    2. Coordinating Witnesses and Managing Exhibits and Documents
    3. Staying Organized Under Trial Pressure
    4. Strategic Notetaking: Capturing Key Details
    5. Assisting With the Unexpected: Proactive Solutions to Issues That Can Crop Up

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course is designed to teach attendees concrete ways to assist attorneys at trial. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Christi Salazar
Christi
Salazar
UT Health San Antonio
Speaker bio
Christi Salazar

Christi Salazar

UT Health San Antonio
Christi Salazar

is a senior paralegal at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Her prior experience has included varied litigation matters at large and small firms and on behalf of plaintiff's and defendants. Ms. Salazar has handled all phases of tort, contract, and real estate-related lawsuits and has an understanding of both the business and human elements of legal disputes. She has also successfully managed and assisted in thousands of legal engagements involving pre-suit defense, insurance defense, professional Licensure defense, construction, personal injury and general counsel work. Ms. Salazar also leveraged her experience into seven years of service as an office manager for a local law firm focused on real estate and water utility law. She is unrelenting in her background investigation, and her research has led to court dismissals of opposing parties' claims on more than one occasion. 

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