Professional Development

Assertiveness Skills for Paralegals: Getting What You Want

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
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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57 minutes
Casey Erick
With Casey S. Erick from Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Recorded September 02, 2026.
Product ID 102377

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Overview

Paralegal Strategies for Assertive Legal Communication

In this concise program, our expert faculty provide you with strategies for legal assertiveness. Determine your personality type and communication style, formulate strategies for setting boundaries, and overcome hurdles in the legal workforce with newfound assertiveness skills. Unlock your potential - register today!

  • Find out the differences between assertive, passive, and aggressive behavior.
  • Discover tips and tricks for practicing assertiveness in the law firm.
  • Identify best practices for addressing difficult clients and colleagues.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Differentiating Aggressive vs. Passive vs. Assertive Behaviors
  2. Identifying Your Personality Type (Introvert vs. Extrovert) and Communication Style
  3. Practicing Assertiveness in Everyday Practice
  4. Responding to Difficult Colleagues and Clients With Assertiveness
  5. How to Set Boundaries and Say “No”
  6. Using Your Assertiveness Skills to Overcome Challenges in the Legal Landscape
  7. Relevant Case Studies

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Product ID 102377

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
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

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 1: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 1: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 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 - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 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 · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics 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 - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 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 - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 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 · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - NALA - 1: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 1.0 hours, including 1.0 non-substantive and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.

Video Download - NALA - 1: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 1.0 hours, including 1.0 non-substantive and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 1: This course has been approved for 1.0 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 - 1: This course has been approved for 1.0 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 · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 1: 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 1.0 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.

Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 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 - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 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 · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - NFPA - 1: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 1.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - NFPA - 1: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 1.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 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 - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 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 · 1 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 1: Approved for 1.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).

Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 1: Approved for 1.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
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Agenda

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  1. Assertiveness Skills for Paralegals: Getting What You Want

    1. Differentiating Aggressive vs. Passive vs. Assertive Behaviors
    2. Identifying Your Personality Type (Introvert vs. Extrovert) and Communication Style
    3. Practicing Assertiveness in Everyday Practice
    4. Responding to Difficult Colleagues and Clients With Assertiveness
    5. How to Set Boundaries and Say “No”
    6. Using Your Assertiveness Skills to Overcome Challenges in the Legal Landscape
    7. Relevant Case Studies

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course will provide attendees with techniques for exercising assertiveness. Those who should attend include:

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

Speakers

Casey S Erick
Casey S.
Erick
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Speaker bio
Casey S Erick

Casey S. Erick

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Casey Erick

is a partner with Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP and a member of the Labor and Employment practice. He focuses on commercial litigation and employment law. Mr. Erick has represented clients in both litigation and transactional matters that span across commercial law, labor and employment, real estate, consumer protection, and general litigation; including, but not limited to breach of contract, corporate trade secret theft, tortious interference, defamation, personal injury, fraud, and various other kinds of civil litigation. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Dallas Bar Association, and is board-certified in civil trial law. Mr. Erick earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from the University of Mississippi and his J.D. degree from Baylor School of Law. 

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