Legal support staff play a critical role in the civil litigation process. Examine civil procedure issues through the lifecycle of typical civil litigation matters and identify practical strategies and solutions to address these issues. Discuss the interplay between the technical requirements of the law of civil procedure and your day-to-day supporting role. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person and livestream program in December, 2021. Total running time for each presentation is approximately 1 hour. Each presentation in this program is available for individual purchase.

Legal support staff play a critical role in the civil litigation process. Review the major steps to prepare an application in morning chambers as well as via a special application. This on-demand program was originally presented as part of our Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff program on December 3, 2021. Total running time is 47 minutes.

Legal support staff are often tasked with managing complex civil litigation files. Discover tips for keeping files organized, strategies for handling complex matters, and explore key dos and don’ts, so you can enhance your confidence and competence. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 24, 2020. Total running time is 4 hours, 42 minutes. Each presentation sold separately. 

This presentation outlines major trial preparation steps that typically involve paralegals and identifies strategies, recommendations, and best practices for each major step. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February, 2020. Total running time is 47 minutes.

The Alberta Civil Practice Manual contains comprehensive information vital to your civil litigation practice. Packed with background information and commentary, this manual contains valuable information to get you through a litigation file from start to finish, including topics on commencing an action, questioning, managing litigation, trial, and judgments and orders.

Focusing on the steps traditionally taken by the legal assistant, this paper outlines the major steps to prepare an application in morning chambers as well as via a special application. It also provides strategies, recommendations, and best practices for each major step. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff program in Edmonton on December 3, 2021.

This paper outlines major trial preparation steps that typically involve paralegals and identifies strategies, recommendations, and best practices for each major step. Discussion focuses on 4 main areas: (1) major preparatory steps regarding book of exhibits, agreed statement of facts, and preparing transcripts; (2) trial deadlines regarding trial readiness, witnesses, and e-trial; (3) best practices for working with experts; and (4) general strategies of preparing for a successful trial.