CLE Online

Welcome and Introduction

Carol W. Hickman, QC — Quay Law Centre, New Westminster
Richard N. Stewart, QC — Cook Roberts LLP, Victoria

An Overview of the Origin, Purpose, and Scope of the Paralegal Forms

• what are designated paralegals permitted to do under the new rules
• what is the history and purpose of the reforms
• why is it in the public interest to expand the permitted function of paralegals
• key issues and concepts to consider

Doug Munro — The Law Society of BC, Vancouver

Lessons Learned From the Community Legal Assistance Society

• selecting paralegals
• training paralegals
• supervising paralegals
• the community advocates

David W. Mossop, QC — Community Legal Assistance Society, Vancouver

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Client Management

• the client/paralegal relationship
• quality of legal services by paralegals
• manage clients' expectations
• feedback mechanism for clients

Carol W. Hickman, QC — Quay Law Centre, New Westminster
Michele McMillan — Quay Law Centre, New Westminster

Operating Within the Rules—The New Guidelines

• understanding the role of the supervising lawyer
• checklist for assessing the paralegal's skills
• understanding the nature of the paralegal's ‘new’ role

Richard N. Stewart, QC — Cook Roberts LLP, Victoria
Merilee Miller — Paralegal, Vancouver

The Lawyer's Role: Panel Discussion

David C. Dundee — Paul & Company, Kamloops
Carol W. Hickman, QC — Quay Law Centre, New Westminster
Michele McMillan — Quay Law Centre, New Westminster
Merilee Miller — Paralegal, Vancouver
Richard N. Stewart, QC — Cook Roberts LLP, Victoria

Lunch With Featured Speaker: "How the Library Can Make Life Easier: Resources to Help You in Your New Role"

Meghan Maddigan — Client Services, Legal Community, Courthouse Libraries BC, Vancouver

Appearance Tips in Family Court (Provincial and BC Supreme Court)

• outline preparation
• tips for ensuring a smooth proceeding before a master or judge
• key facets of successful appearances in Family Court
• the “Four B’s” from The Honourable Mr. Justice Leask

Laurelly Dale — In-House Counsel, Dye & Durham Corporation, Vancouver

Mock Chambers Application Video

Debrief of Video

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A View From the Bench

• what masters and judges look for and expect
• an inside look at how to make both the judiciary and your life easier

The Honourable Judge Patricia Bond — Provincial Court of BC, Surrey
Master Leslie J. Muir — Supreme Court of BC, Vancouver

Questions and Closing Comments

Carol W. Hickman, QC — Quay Law Centre, New Westminster
Richard N. Stewart, QC — Cook Roberts LLP, Victoria