Description
Learn how to better manage time and increase productivity while at work.Paralegals are essential to any successful law practice. In this everchanging legal practice landscape, it has become increasingly difficult to manage work and life challenges whether inperson, hybrid or through remote work we have learned that staying on task with multiple assignments from multiple attorneys as a paralegal with an everincreasing workload, can be difficult. This topic will assist paralegals in any sized organization gain some useful tips and tricks to effective time management skills. The material will also explain how effective communication skills and time management serve as an essential pairing for a successful paralegal career. It will further assist other lawyers that work closely with paralegals form a more effective working relationship.
Date: 2021-10-19 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
The Role of a Paralegal on Legal Matters
• Introduction to How Paralegals Are Utilized (Especially Those New to the Profession)
• How the Role of a Paralegal Has Changed in a Hybrid Work Environment
• The Use of Technology as a Paralegal in an Ever-Changing Landscape
General Principles/Tips for Time Management Skills
• How to Prioritize Effectively
• The Trick to Multi-Tasking and Staying Organized
• The Fine Art of Delegation
The Key to Time Management Is Really Communication
• How Paralegals Become Time Management Stars Through Effective Communication Skills
• Managing Expectations
The Supervisor’s Perspective
• How an Attorney Supervisor Can Better Support Paralegals in Their Office
• Communication From a Supervisor’s Perspective
• Delegating Assignments Effectively
NALA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Ojen Sirin-Sullivan & Worcester LLP
