On Tuesday, April 10 I will be presenting the NBI program: Ethical Issues and Responsibilities in Billing for Paralegals.  If you are a lawyer utilizing paralegals in your practice, I hope you support continuing legal education for staff and will register your paralegal for this program.  Here are the details:

Webinar Times (April 10)

• Eastern  4:00 pm-5:00 pm
• Central  3:00 pm-4:00 pm
• Mountain  2:00 pm-3:00 pm
• Pacific  1:00 pm-2:00 pm

Program Description

The requirement of paralegals to maintain a certain number of billable hours can sometimes lead to a slippery slope of what qualifies as billable. As you enter your time, you need to be conscious of the fact that every bill tells a story. What do your entries convey? Is your time frequently written off? Do clients fail to appreciate the value of your services? Examine hands-on, practical tips any one can implement so you can avoid ethical missteps and see immediate improvement in your overall productivity and billing practices.

Who Should Attend

This practical course will enlighten attendees on using ethical billing practices while still satisfying billable hour requirements. Those who should attend include:

• Paralegals
• Legal Assistants
• Legal Support Staff

Course Content

• Ethical Billing Practices
• The Relationship Between Professionalism and Billing
• How to Avoid Crossing the Line (Unlawful Practice of Law)

Register here.  (Cost $99.)