Civil Litigation & Trial Skills

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Pleadings, Motions, Briefs, and Discovery Requests: 2026 Paralegal Edition

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
NALA Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 55 minutes
Eric Johnson
Mitchell Bild
David Potteiger
With Eric K. Johnson from Utah Family Law, LC + 2 others
Recorded January 29, 2026.
Product ID 101435

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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

  1. Drafting Civil Pleadings: Sample Documents Included
  2. Drafting Motions: Sample Documents Included
  3. Anatomy of a Successful Brief: Sample Documents Included
  4. Drafting Discovery Requests and Responses
  5. Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks for Litigation Documents
  6. AI Tools and Prompts for Pleadings, Motions, Briefs, and Discovery Requests

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
NALA Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 6 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 2 Technology

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 2.0 hours of self-study technology credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 2.0 hours of self-study technology credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

NALA Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Technology

Earn Until

OnDemand - NALA - 6: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 6.0 hours, including 0.0 ethics and 1.0 hour of technology, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.

Video Download - NALA - 6: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 6.0 hours, including 0.0 ethics and 1.0 hour of technology, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 6: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for computer-based continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 6.0 hours, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of professional responsibility. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 6.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).

Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 6.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).

Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

NFPA Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - NFPA - 6: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - NFPA - 6: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 6: Approved for 6.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).

Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 6: Approved for 6.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
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Agenda

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  1. Drafting Civil Pleadings: Sample Documents Included

    1. Formatting, Procedural Rules, and Court Requirements
    2. Pleading Standards and Common Deficiencies
    3. Start at the Beginning
    4. And Start at the End
    5. Just the Facts
    6. Ask and You Shall Receive
    7. Responsive Pleadings/Counterclaims

  2. Drafting Motions: Sample Documents Included

    1. Setting Up the Motion
    2. Rules of Civil Procedure, Formatting Requirements and Jurisdiction
    3. Summary of Facts - What You Must Include
    4. Requesting Relief/Stating Legal Demand
    5. Structure Variations for Motions in Support vs. Motions in Opposition
    6. Opposition, Affidavits, Memorandums, and Orders
    7. Case Law
    8. Drafting Various Motions
    9. Filing, Servicing and Calendaring Process/Procedures

  3. Anatomy of a Successful Brief: Sample Documents Included

    1. Creating the Introduction
    2. Summary of Argument
    3. Persuasive Propositions and Sub-Propositions
    4. Argument and Authorities
    5. Writing the Conclusion
    6. Table of Contents and Authorities

  4. Drafting Discovery Requests and Responses

    1. Initial Disclosures
    2. Propounding Interrogatories
    3. Requests to Produce
    4. How and When to Use Requests for Admissions
    5. Requesting Depositions
    6. Subpoenas
    7. When to Use Experts in Drafting
    8. Drafting the Motion to Compel Discovery

  5. Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks for Litigation Documents

    1. Simplifying Styles and Formatting for Litigation Documents
    2. Document Navigation and Organization Tips
    3. AutoText, Quick Parts, and Building Blocks
    4. Citation and Reference Management
    5. Templates and Macros for Document Automation
    6. Document Protection and Security

  6. AI Tools and Prompts for Pleadings, Motions, Briefs, and Discovery Requests

    1. Best AI Tools for Legal Writing
    2. Automating First Drafts of Complaints and Answers
    3. Using AI to Draft Motions and Briefs
    4. Generating Discovery Requests and Responses With AI
    5. 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

Eric K Johnson
Eric K.
Johnson
Utah Family Law, LC
Mitchell W Bild
Mitchell W.
Bild
Corboy & Demetrio
David M Potteiger
David M.
Potteiger
Walcheske & Luzi, LLC
Speaker bio
Eric K Johnson

Eric K. Johnson

Utah Family Law, LC
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.

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Mitchell W Bild

Mitchell W. Bild

Corboy & Demetrio
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.

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David M Potteiger

David M. Potteiger

Walcheske & Luzi, LLC
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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