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OC-62406-6This on-demand program addresses essential aspects of effective communication, with topics including strategies for general communication, interactions with counsel, self-represented litigants (SRLs), and other legal professionals. and how to establish clear boundaries and expectations. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 5 minutes.
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OC-62406-5It is important for legal support staff to understand reviews of lawyers’ charges. Explore topics such as a Guide to the Review Office Web Page, tips for booking a review, forms for reviews, responding to a client-requested review, the time limit and limitation period, service of documents for a review, and adjournments. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 54 minutes.
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OC-62406-4A well-organized Family Property Statement is an essential tool in determining the division of family property. Explore the fundamentals of family property statements and provides suggestions to legal support staff about how to assist in the preparation of a family property spreadsheet. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 43 minutes.
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OC-62406-3Family law can be tough for all involved, from clients to lawyers and legal support staff. Explore strategies to help legal support staff better manage and prioritize their workload, avoid potential burnout, mitigate risks for compassion fatigue, and provide mental health support mechanisms. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 58 minutes.
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OC-62406-2Understanding the intricacies of trial preparation is essential for effectively assisting lawyers in representing their clients. Explore a legal assistant’s role in preparing for trial, from the preparation and filing of commencement pleadings to the creation and use of trial materials. Each stage demands meticulous attention to detail and adherence to the relevant practice notes, directions, and Rules of Court. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 35 minutes.
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OC-62406-1Explore key functions of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes, with topics including, how mediation, arbitration, and mediation-arbitration work, how legal support can help prepare, and the types of documents involved. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Family Law for Legal Support Staff on June 6, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 17 minutes.
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OC-62385From the perspective of a family law practitioner, a family law paralegal, and Judicial Clerks from the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, explore the fundamentals of desk divorces for legal support staff. Topics include a practical guide for effectively completing and filing the required divorce forms, common reasons for divorce rejections, e-mail filing requirements, and Family & Divorce – Filing Digital Services requirements. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 7, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 37 minutes.
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OC-62387Written communication is integral to the practice of law. The ability to produce well-written legal documents will greatly benefit your practice. Examine strategies and best practices for legal writing in Alberta, with topics including the principles of legal writing; drafting emails; drafting blogs; and practicing your writing. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on April 16, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
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OC-62402Designed specifically for legal support staff across a variety of practice areas, this on-demand program aims to elevate digital skills, fostering efficiency and adaptability in today’s paperless legal environment. Topics include how to build a dynamic digital resource library using Microsoft OneNote, how to transform a chaotic schedule into a structured, collaborative success using Microsoft Planner, how to utilize Microsoft Word Mail Merge to efficiently create form letters, pulling data from a Microsoft Excel Worksheet, and how to utilize Adobe Acrobat. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on April 3, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour.
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OC-62390-4Legal support staff play an integral role in commercial real estate matters. This on-demand program provides a title insurance review, explores the ordering process for title insurance, discusses what is considered commercial, and examines issues not covered by commercial title insurance. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 13, 2024 as part of Commercial Real Estate for Legal Support Staff. Total running time is 1 hour, 11 minutes.
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OC-62390-3Legal support staff play an integral role in commercial real estate matters. Explore common issues legal support staff may encounter with commercial lending in commercial real estate transactions, including issues with respect to the contract or conveyance instructions, commitment letter and lending instructions, and traditional banks versus non-traditional lenders. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 13, 2024 as part of Commercial Real Estate for Legal Support Staff. Total running time is 57 minutes.
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OC-62390-2Legal support staff play an integral role in commercial real estate matters. Examine the types of due diligence searches in standard commercial real estate transactions, search request forms, and examples of search results. This on-demand program was originally presented on March 13, 2024 as part of Commercial Real Estate for Legal Support Staff. Total running time is 50 minutes.
