Law Office Management for the Paralegal Training Class

Course ID: 21563

Law Office Management for the Paralegal Training Seminar

Practical Skills and Techniques That Will Save Your Firm Time and Money

Taking on administrative tasks in addition to your regular paralegal duties requires a delicate balance. Unfortunately, there is only one of you, so you need all the techniques you can get to stay on top of the game. Now you can get the knowledge and skills you need to wear your many hats effectively. This compelling seminar is led by experienced practitioners who have faced - and conquered - the challenges you're asked to tackle. You'll receive nuts-and-bolts practices for managing the workload and implementing proven systems you can use to keep it all together.

Discover effective ways to:

Increase your efficiency with streamlined office systems and procedures.
Build a loyal client base with unbeatable communication techniques.
Make a big impact on your office's bottom line by utilizing basic billing and collections procedures.
Maximize your technology investment by learning what factors are key when evaluating information management systems.
Dramatically increase your productivity with a proven time management method.


	Agenda
	GENERAL LAW OFFICE ADMINISTRATION 9:00 - 10:30, Debra Elsbury Law Office Management Principles Roles and Responsibilities Within Your Organizational Structure Management of Day-to-Day Operations Setting and Balancing Priorities Allocation of Resources How to Utilize Delegation Properly Time Management Strategies Operational Systems Setup and Management Case Management Systems Calendaring and Docket Control Systems Records Management and Retention Security, Encryption and Disaster Recovery MANAGING PEOPLE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE FIRM 10:45 - 12:00, Ronald S. Todd Facilitating a Professional, Productive Office Environment Personnel Policies: What Works and What Doesn't How to Effectively Supervise and Counsel Support Staff Conflict Management and Dispute Mediation Office Communication Issues Client Relations Marketing the Firm - What is Your Role? FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1:00 - 2:15, Jerrold Abramowitz Basic Accounting Information You Need to Know Timekeeping and Billing Systems Client Trust Funds Legal Fees, Billing Statements and Collection Procedures Budgeting and Account Management LEGAL ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY 2:15 - 3:15, Susan Cutsinger Basic Hardware Needs of the Law Office Factors to Consider When Evaluating Software and Related Information Management Systems Leveraging Technology for Maximum Productivity AVOIDING ETHICAL DILEMMAS 3:30 - 4:30, Ronald S. Todd Professional Responsibility Avoiding Unauthorized Practice of Law Conflicts of Interest

Audience

This basic-to-intermediate level seminar was created for all legal professionals who are instrumental in the successful management of a law office including: