Paralegal’s Role in the Appellate Process (OnDemand Webinar)

$199.00

SKU: 409036EAU

Description

Understand the appellate process and the responsibilities and duties unique to the paralegal.The appellate process can be a daunting and even overwhelming task for any attorney and legal staff. Where do we start? What is required to start the brief? How do we comply with court requirements? How do we identify the issues on appeal? How do we develop facts and argument to use in our brief? What does a winning appellate brief look like? This topic will remove the barriers to the appellate process, and provide guidance on developing the issues, the arguments, the facts, and the legal support for a successful appellate brief. Come prepared to load up with skills and perspective on constructing an appellate brief that will make a difference for your client.

Date: 2021-09-28 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Identifying Issues
• Basis for Appealing or Defending the Outcome
• Identifying Specific Arguments
• Drafting Succinct Issues on Appeal

Collecting Resources
• The Pleadings
• The Trial Record
• Statutory Law and Case Law

Organizing Arguments
• Define the Arguments
• Apply the Proof
• Developing Compelling Legal Arguments

Pulling Together Facts and Citations
• Testimony • Depositions and Trial
• Exhibits • Key Documents and Things
• Categorizing Statutes and Case Law to Support Legal Arguments

The Anatomy of a Winning Brief
• Table of Contents
• Statement of Authorities
• Statement of Issues
• Introduction
• Argument
• Conclusion
• Certificate of Service

NALA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

D. Scott Hurley, Esq.-The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.