Pleadings, Motions, Briefs, and Discovery Requests: 2026 Paralegal Edition
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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6 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
6 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
6 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
6 Total |
| NALA |
|
6 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
6 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
6 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| NFPA |
|
6 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
6 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
6 Total |
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Overview
Filled with Checklists, Sample Documents, and Demonstrations
Using boilerplates and editable forms will likely get the job done. However, stepping outside of the template, gaining nuanced document drafting abilities, and understanding when (and how) to use them can make the case, reduce issues at trial, and save precious time and money. This comprehensive, engaging program will teach you, step by step, the key elements of drafting legal documents with real-world examples. You will also learn how to harness Microsoft Word and AI tools to generate litigation documents more quickly so you can increase your efficiency and provide more value to the attorneys you support. Register today!
- Structure pleadings for clarity and impact.
- Learn to craft persuasive motions that meet all procedural requirements.
- Draft clear, concise briefs that make review as easy as possible for the judge to review them.
- Become more proficient in drafting discovery requests.
- Discover how to harness Microsoft's Word's features to reduce drafting time and formatting hassle.
- Speed up litigation document drafting with the latest AI tools and best practices.
*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute IPE's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Drafting Civil Pleadings: Sample Documents Included
- Drafting Motions: Sample Documents Included
- Anatomy of a Successful Brief: Sample Documents Included
- Drafting Discovery Requests and Responses
- Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks for Litigation Documents
- AI Tools and Prompts for Pleadings, Motions, Briefs, and Discovery Requests
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
6 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
6 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
6 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
6 Total |
| NALA |
|
6 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
6 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
6 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| NFPA |
|
6 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
6 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
6 Total |
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Paralegal
Agenda
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Drafting Civil Pleadings: Sample Documents Included
- Formatting, Procedural Rules, and Court Requirements
- Pleading Standards and Common Deficiencies
- Start at the Beginning
- And Start at the End
- Just the Facts
- Ask and You Shall Receive
- Responsive Pleadings/Counterclaims
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Drafting Motions: Sample Documents Included
- Setting Up the Motion
- Rules of Civil Procedure, Formatting Requirements and Jurisdiction
- Summary of Facts - What You Must Include
- Requesting Relief/Stating Legal Demand
- Structure Variations for Motions in Support vs. Motions in Opposition
- Opposition, Affidavits, Memorandums, and Orders
- Case Law
- Drafting Various Motions
- Filing, Servicing and Calendaring Process/Procedures
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Anatomy of a Successful Brief: Sample Documents Included
- Creating the Introduction
- Summary of Argument
- Persuasive Propositions and Sub-Propositions
- Argument and Authorities
- Writing the Conclusion
- Table of Contents and Authorities
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Drafting Discovery Requests and Responses
- Initial Disclosures
- Propounding Interrogatories
- Requests to Produce
- How and When to Use Requests for Admissions
- Requesting Depositions
- Subpoenas
- When to Use Experts in Drafting
- Drafting the Motion to Compel Discovery
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Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks for Litigation Documents
- Simplifying Styles and Formatting for Litigation Documents
- Document Navigation and Organization Tips
- AutoText, Quick Parts, and Building Blocks
- Citation and Reference Management
- Templates and Macros for Document Automation
- Document Protection and Security
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AI Tools and Prompts for Pleadings, Motions, Briefs, and Discovery Requests
- Best AI Tools for Legal Writing
- Automating First Drafts of Complaints and Answers
- Using AI to Draft Motions and Briefs
- Generating Discovery Requests and Responses With AI
- Reviewing Legal Documents With AI
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course will assist attendees in advancing their legal document drafting skills. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Eric Johnson
has been in practice since 1996. He is the owner of Utah Family Law, LC, a firm that practices specifically in divorce and family law. Mr. Johnson is the author of West's Utah Practice Series, Volume 2, Utah Family Law, which has been published annually since 2006. He is a member of the Utah State Bar. Mr. Johnson earned his B.A. degree from Brigham Young University and his J.D. degree from Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School.
Speaker bio
Mitchell Bild
is an attorney at Corboy & Demetrio. He is a trial lawyer who practices in all areas of personal injury and wrongful death law who joined Corboy & Demetrio in 2022 as an associate attorney. In 2025, Mr. Bild was named to Illinois Rising Stars by Super Lawyers for a second year in a row. In addition, he was selected to the inaugural Lawdragon 500 X - the Next Generation, a directory of the top 500 up-and-coming lawyers nationwide in 2023 and, again, in 2024. Mr. Bild earned his B.A degree from Michigan State University and his J.D degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Speaker bio
David Potteiger
is a partner in the law firm of Walcheske & Luzi, LLC. Practicing since 2007, he has built his reputation as an impassioned and zealous advocate, which he displays in both his trial and appellate practice. Mr. Potteiger is a frequent author and speaker on litigation topics. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and his J.D. degree from Golden Gate University School of Law.
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