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Overview
Precision in Practice: Calendaring and Deadline Tools for Paralegals
Striving to navigate the complex world of legal deadlines with confidence? Join us for "A Paralegal's Guide to Deadlines and Calendaring," a comprehensive course focused on the skills and strategies needed to effectively manage multiple deadlines, stay organized, and ensure compliance. From understanding the various types of deadlines to leveraging calendaring technology, this course covers everything you need to excel in calendaring. Enhance your deadline management and calendaring skills - register today!
- Improve your understanding of various types of legal deadlines and how to calculate them accurately.
- Explore helpful resources for determining deadlines and learning jurisdictional procedures.
- Unlock the full potential of calendaring software to streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and enhance overall efficiency.
- Discover ways to optimize your calendaring with ticklers, reminders, and trackers.
*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
- Understanding and Calculating Deadlines
- Calendaring Strategies
- Calendaring Technology Tips and Tricks
Credit Details
Credits Available
Credit | Status | Total | Until |
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California MCLE Paralegal |
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3 Total | 10-29-2026 |
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
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3 Total | 10-29-2025 |
Florida Registered Paralegal |
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3 Total | 10-29-2025 |
Indiana Paralegal CLE |
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3 Total | 10-29-2025 |
NALA |
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3 Total | 10-29-2025 |
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
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3 Total | 10-29-2026 |
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
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3 Total | 10-29-2025 |
Ohio Certified Paralegals |
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3 Total | 10-29-2025 |
NFPA |
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3 Total | 10-29-2025 |
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
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3 Total | 10-29-2026 |
Washington Paralegal Association |
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3 Total | 10-29-2025 |
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Paralegal
Agenda
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Understanding and Calculating Deadlines
- Traditional and Non-Traditional Triggering Events
- Types of Deadlines and How to Calculate Them
- Calendar vs. Court Days
- Jurisdictional Considerations and Resources
- Deadline Cheatsheets, Litigation Tables, and Other Tools
- Understanding the Consequences of Missed or Miscalculated Deadlines
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Calendaring Strategies
- Choosing the Right Tools: Ticklers, Trackers, Electronic Calendars, Physical Reminders
- Determining Priority
- Staying On Top of Mutliple Deadlines
- Effective Time Management Technniques
- Handling Changes and Last-Minute Adjustments
- Recurring Events and Reminder Systems
- Avoiding Conflicts in Your Personal and Professional Calendars
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Calendaring Technology Tips and Tricks
- Finding The Right Software for You and Your Attorney
- Calendaring Systems: Google, Outlook, etc.
- Case Management Systems: Clio, Filevine, MyCase, etc.
- Dos and Don'ts of Using AI to Enhance Efficiency
- Attaching Documents or Emails Relevant to Deadlines
- Keeping Calendars Synchronized and Updated
- Automating When Appropriate
- Finding The Right Software for You and Your Attorney
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course is designed to give attendees practical skills for managing deadlines and calendaring responsibilities. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers



Speaker bio

Kimberly Finnigan
is a senior litigation paralegal with Halloin Law Group, S.C. She has more than a decade of experience with respect to all aspects of the litigation process, from initial client meetings through appeals, both for federal court and various state court actions. Ms. Finnigan's areas of responsibilities include handling discovery, with a focus on subpoenas, both during discovery and for trial; assisting attorneys with briefs and affidavits; and preparation for and attendance at trial including, tracking and maintaining all exhibits, and coordinating witnesses, trial logistics, and obtaining and running any technology that may be present for trial. She also has extensive knowledge and experience as a law firm administrator. Ms. Finnigan has assisted in over 20 trials in federal court and state courts such as Kansas, Illinois and Wisconsin. She has taught numerous seminars both locally and nationally, predominately in areas of litigation, technology, case management, document retention, and law firm management. Ms. Finnigan has been a repeat nominee for the Wisconsin Law Journal's Unsung Heroes, which recognizes the contribution and achievements of non-lawyers in the legal field. She earned her B.A. degree from Marquette University and her paralegal certificate from Milwaukee Area Technical College. Ms. Finnigan earned the State Bar of Wisconsin certified paralegal (SBWCP) certification in 2019, which recognizes Wisconsin's most highly qualified paralegals, able to perform substantive legal work under the direction of Wisconsin-licensed attorneys.
Speaker bio

Susi Boss
has been a senior paralegal with Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P. for 22 years. She is the past president of the paralegal division of the State Bar of Texas and a member of the State Bar of Texas Family's Law Section, The College of the State Bar of Texas, San Antonio Bar Association, National Association of Legal Assistants, and San Antonio Paralegal Association. Ms. Boss earned her associates degree from the College of Paralegal Studies.
Speaker bio

Kerie Trindle Byrne
, PP, PLS-SC has been a legal professional for over 25 years and has worked in many different capacities in the law firm environment, including file clerk, legal secretary, office manager, administrative assistant, and paralegal. Ms. Trindle Byrne has previously spoken on ethics and other topics at the webinar entitled, "A Paralegal's Guide to Discovery in Divorce". Through determination, hard work and on-the-job training, Ms. Trindle Byrne gained the background knowledge and skills to perform as a legal support professional. Believing education to reinforce her skills was important, she attended Phoenix College and earned her Associate of Arts Degree in paralegal studies; obtained her PP and PLS certifications from NALS; and her specialty certificate (SC) in family law from NALS. Ms. Trindle Byrne has practiced many areas of law and has worked as a family law paralegal with David N. Horowitz of Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Formanek PLC for the last 18 years. She believes her communication skills, creativity, intuition; and innovation make her an effective leader.
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