Professional Development

From Assistant to Ally: Becoming an Indispensable Paralegal

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
OnDemand
58 minutes
Carisa Warren
With Carisa A Warren from Unsworth LaPlante PLC
Recorded February 27, 2025

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Overview

Unlock the Secret to Showing Initiative and Better Supporting Lawyers

What types of skills differentiate an inefficient paralegal from a reliable one? Do you know how to build rapport with attorneys and clients? How can you improve your legal research and writing abilities? In this fast-paced course, our seasoned faculty answer these questions and provide you with tactics for succeeding in the paralegal profession. Add to your skill set - register today!

  • Review your key responsibilities as a paralegal.
  • Strengthen your time management and prioritization skills.
  • Discover tips and tricks for networking and progressing in your career.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Role of the Paralegal: Key Responsibilities and Duties
  2. Communicating With Clients and Attorneys: Tips for Building Trust
  3. Prioritization and Time Management Strategies for Paralegals
  4. Legal Research and Writing - Hone Your Skills!
  5. Personal Development, Networking, and Beyond: Your Path to Success

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Product ID 99912

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
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  1. From Assistant to Ally: Becoming an Indispensable Paralegal

    1. The Role of the Paralegal: Key Responsibilities and Duties
    2. Communicating With Clients and Attorneys: Tips for Building Trust
    3. Prioritization and Time Management Strategies for Paralegals
    4. Legal Research and Writing - Hone Your Skills!
    5. Personal Development, Networking, and Beyond: Your Path to Success

Who Should Attend

This basic level course is designed to give attendees an overview of their role in the law firm and tips for assisting attorneys effectively. Those who should attend include:

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

Speakers

Carisa A Warren
Carisa
Warren
Unsworth LaPlante PLC
Speaker bio
Carisa A Warren

Carisa Warren

Unsworth LaPlante PLC
Carisa Warren

is a paralegal at Unsworth LaPlante, PLLC, where she handles a variety of positions that include trust administration and Medicaid application preparation. She focuses on assisting clients through the emotional and financial hurdles that arise when guiding them through the Trust Administration and Medicaid processes. Ms. Warren has over 23 years of legal and probate experience. Prior to joining Unsworth LaPlante, she worked for general practice law offices in southern Vermont. Ms. Warren has experience in a wide range of areas, including real estate, civil litigation, estate planning and non-profit organizations. She graduated with her associate degree from Bay Path College in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and her bachelor’s degree from Northern Vermont University in 2019. Ms. Warren is a member of the Vermont Paralegal Organization, which allows her to continually enhance her skills and allows her to stay current with the latest best practices in the legal field.

 

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