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.

Re-Broadcast: March 18, 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

Date / Time: March 18, 2025

  • 2:00 pm – 4:10 pm Eastern
  • 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Central
  • 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm Mountain
  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Kelli Radnothy_FedBarKelli 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_FedBarVictoria 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

Credits

Alaska

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Alaska’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Alabama

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Arkansas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

California

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Colorado

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
2 Ethics / Professionalism

District of Columbia

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Delaware

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Florida

Approved via Attorney Submission
2.5 General Hours

Receive CLE credit in Florida via attorney submission.
Georgia

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Hawaii

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Iowa

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Idaho

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Illinois

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Indiana

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 NLS Credit

Kansas

Pending CLE Approval
2 Law Practice Management

Kentucky

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Louisiana

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 Law Office Management

Massachusetts

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Maryland

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Maine

Pending CLE Approval
2 Ethics / Professionalism

Ethics credits can ONLY be earned through Live-Webcast programs, the Maine Board of Bar Examiners does not approve Ethics through On-Demand sessions.
Michigan

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Minnesota

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Missouri

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2.4 General

Mississippi

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Montana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Dakota

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
Nebraska

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

myLawCLE reports attendance to Nebraska on each attorney’s behalf for all programs. Please do not self-report.
New Hampshire

Approved for CLE Credits
120 Ethics / Professionalism Minutes

As of July 1, 2014, the NHMCLE Board no longer provides pre- or post-approval of courses. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance online at www.nhbar.org, based on qualification provisions of Rule 53.
New Jersey

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Nevada

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “B”.
Ohio

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Oklahoma

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

Oregon

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Pennsylvania

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Rhode Island

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

South Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

South Dakota

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours

Tennessee

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Texas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Utah

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Virginia

Not Eligible
2 General Hours

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
2 Law Practice Programming

Washington

Approved via Attorney Submission
2 Other (Office Management) Hours

Receive CLE credit in Washington via Attorney Submission. myLawCLE will supply Washington state attorneys with instructions on how to gain credit.
Wisconsin

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

West Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
2.4 General

Wyoming

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

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