Best Practices for Pleadings, Motions, Briefs, and Discovery for Paralegals and Associates

Kelli Radnothy
Kelli Radnothy
KLR Paralegal

Kelli serves as Treasurer for the Paralegal Division of the Nevada State Bar and as Second VP of Sierra Nevada Paralegal Association. Her passion focuses on advancing the paralegal profession and empowering others to make an impact in their community.

Victoria Corey
Victoria Corey
Nevada Attorney General's Office

Victoria Corey has been licensed as an attorney for over four years, is currently a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Nevada, and holds licenses in both North Carolina and Nevada, as well as numerous federal licenses and with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

On-Demand: January 29, 2025

2 hour CLE

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Program Summary

This CLE webinar is designed to equip paralegals and junior associates with essential skills for handling key litigation tasks. Attendees will learn best practices for drafting persuasive pleadings, preparing effective motions, and structuring impactful legal briefs. The program will cover efficient research and citation techniques, strategic approaches to discovery, and guidelines for managing document review and production. Participants will also gain insights into ethical considerations and effective time management strategies for staying organized under pressure. This comprehensive session provides practical tools to help legal professionals elevate their support in complex cases.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Drafting Clear and Persuasive Pleadings
  • Effective Motion Preparation and Filing
  • Researching and Citing Legal Authorities
  • Writing Impactful Legal Briefs
  • Mastering Discovery Processes
  • Managing Document Review and Production
  • Ethical Considerations in Drafting and Discovery
  • Time Management and Organization

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Kelli Radnothy | KLR Paralegal

Kelli Radnothy is a litigation paralegal with over 20 years of experience in the legal industry. She runs her own legal professional solutions company, contracting with legal professionals and non-profit organizations to enhance the delivery of legal services. Kelli works as a Legal Researcher for the Nevada Attorney General’s Office and as a course developer and instructor for the University of Washington Paralegal Program. Kelli serves as Treasurer for the Paralegal Division of the Nevada State Bar and as Second VP of Sierra Nevada Paralegal Association. Her passion focuses on advancing the paralegal profession and empowering others to make an impact in their community. Kelli holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, and an E-discovery & Litigation Technology Certificate.

 

Victoria Corey | Nevada Attorney General’s Office

Victoria Corey has been licensed as an attorney for over four years, is currently a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Nevada, and holds licenses in both North Carolina and Nevada, as well as numerous federal licenses and with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Victoria is committed to helping the Department of Corrections ensure the safety and security of those lawfully incarcerated in the State of Nevada. As an aunt to six precious nieces and nephews, Victoria values spending time with her family, and you can often find her enjoying a hockey or football game with her loved ones.

Agenda

I. Drafting Clear and Persuasive Pleadings | 2:00pm – 2:15pm

II. Effective Motion Preparation and Filing | 2:15pm – 2:30pm

III. Researching and Citing Legal Authorities | 2:30pm – 2:45pm

IV. Writing Impactful Legal Briefs | 2:45pm – 3:00pm

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

V. Mastering Discovery Processes | 3:10pm – 3:25pm

VI. Managing Document Review and Production | 3:25pm – 3:40pm

VII. Ethical Considerations in Drafting and Discovery | 3:40pm – 4:00pm

VIII. Time Management and Organization | 4:00pm – 4:10pm

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