Professional Development

Staying Organized and in Control 2024-2025: What Paralegals Need to Know

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total
OnDemand
2 hours 56 minutes
Susi Boss
Kevin Kiernan
With Susi Boss from Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P. + 1 other
Recorded November 21, 2024
Product ID 99363

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Overview

Discover Creative Tips for How to Stay Organized as a Paralegal

Elevate your skills! In this practical guide, our veteran faculty share paralegal productivity techniques for minimizing distractions and prioritizing tasks. Get the knowledge you need to increase efficiency, improve your time-management skills, and build your confidence - register today!

  • Gain creative tips and tricks for multitasking.
  • Identify best practices for deadline management and calendaring.
  • Uncover practical guidance for maintaining electronic and physical case files.
  • Explore new tools and tech solutions for streamlining your workflow.

*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. Multitasking Tips and Tricks: 2024-2025 Guide
  2. Calendaring and Deadline Management: Top Considerations in 2024-2025
  3. Maintaining Physical and Electronic Case Files: Current Guidance and Best Practices
  4. Streamlining Your Workflow With AI and Other Automation Tools: New Tactics, New Risks
Product ID 99363

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Multitasking Tips and Tricks: 2024-2025 Guide

    1. Taming Your Overflowing Inbox in 2024-2025
    2. Practical Guide to Project Management
    3. Best Practices in Staying Organized When You Work for Multiple Attorneys
    4. Top 5 Tips for Improving Your Focus and Minimizing Distractions
    5. What You Need to Know About Time-Blocking Schedules
    6. Other Time Management Tools and Techniques You Need to Know
  2. Calendaring and Deadline Management: Top Considerations in 2024-2025

  3. Maintaining Physical and Electronic Case Files: Current Guidance and Best Practices

    1. Guidelines for Managing Paper Files
    2. Dos and Don'ts of Labeling and Naming Conventions
    3. Practical Guidance for Transitioning to a Paperless System
    4. File Retention and Destruction: Legal Essentials
    5. Different Types of Technology Solutions for Document Retrieval and Storage
  4. Streamlining Your Workflow With AI and Other Automation Tools: New Tactics, New Risks

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course is designed to provide attendees with new tips and tricks for getting organized and staying on top of deadlines. Those who should attend include:

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

Speakers

Susi Boss
Susi
Boss
Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P.
Kevin J Kiernan
Kevin
Kiernan
Silva, Kiernan & Associates, PLLC
Speaker bio
Susi Boss

Susi Boss

Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P.
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
Kevin J Kiernan

Kevin Kiernan

Silva, Kiernan & Associates, PLLC
Kevin Kiernan

is a founding partner of Silva, Kiernan & Associates, PLLC, where he concentrates the majority of his practice on criminal defense, DWI and bankruptcy matters. Prior to joining Matthew Silva in private practice, Mr. Kiernan had been a successful prosecutor in North Carolina's Fourth Prosecutorial District, which is comprised of Onslow, Jones, Sampson and Duplin counties. He earned his B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from North Carolina State University and his J.D. degree from Indiana University School of Law. While at Indiana University, Mr. Kiernan focused his studies on the legal aspects of technology and science, criminal law and trial advocacy. He is a present member of the National College for DUI Defense; has twice been a guest lecturer at Campbell University's Norman A. Wiggins School of Law; has served as the president of the Sampson County Bar for 2014 and 2015; and was invited to be a presiding judge at the American Mock Trial Association's Regional Tournament at Furman University in 2015.

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