Professional Development

Drafting and Formatting Motions: Practical Pointers for Paralegals

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
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1 hours 1 minute
Mark West
With Mark West from Law Offices of Mark West
Recorded November 01, 2024.
Product ID 99437

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Overview

Creating Effective Narratives and Nailing the Details

Level up your legal skills and get one step closer to becoming a motion drafting pro! Learn the art of crafting clear, persuasive motions that get noticed by judges. Our course equips you with the skills to confidently draft and format motions, saving attorney time and boosting your firm's efficiency. Join our esteemed faculty to learn strategic approaches and formatting to ensure your motions stand out. Register today!

  • Avoid getting bogged down with long and complex language.
  • Create organized arguments that feel natural and balanced.
  • Research responsibly and formulate narratives that balance objective viewpoints.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Structure and Organization (with sample template)
  2. Keeping it Simple and Concise
  3. Constructing Clear and Reasonable Arguments
  4. Anticipating Opposing Statements and Proper Fact-Checking
  5. Getting the Formatting Right: Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks
  6. Citation Pointers

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Product ID 99437

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
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  1. Drafting and Formatting Motions: Practical Pointers for Paralegals

    1. Structure and Organization (with sample template)
    2. Keeping it Simple and Concise
    3. Constructing Clear and Reasonable Arguments
    4. Anticipating Opposing Statements and Proper Fact-Checking
    5. Getting the Formatting Right: Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks
    6. Citation Pointers

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course is designed to give attendees practical skills for effectively drafting motions. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Mark West
Mark
West
Law Offices of Mark West
Speaker bio
Mark West

Mark West

Law Offices of Mark West
Mark West

is a sole practitioner in San Gabriel, where he practices in plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death, products liability law, medical malpractice, and business civil litigation. He has published several articles and frequently lectures. Mr. West is admitted to practice in the Northern, Central and Southern U.S. District courts in California; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; and Supreme Court of the United States. He has also been admitted pro hac vice in the state and U.S. District Court for Nevada and the U.S. District Court for Minnesota. Mr. West is a member of the American and Los Angeles County bar associations, State Bar of California, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Consumer Attorneys of California (past legislative district coordinator), and the American Trial Lawyers Association. He earned his B.S. degree from New Hampshire College (now Southern New Hampshire University) and his J.D. degree from Southwestern University School of Law.

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