Operating a Paralegal Firm

Operating a Paralegal Firm

Olga Leyenson
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Each webinar in this three-module series is CPD accredited for 1h and 30m of Professionalism Content.  

Are you interested in running your own paralegal business or growing your established business' client base? Opening and operating your own practice makes you a self-employed paralegal, but it also makes you a business owner. Join us for a three-module webinar series on opening, marketing, and maintaining a successful paralegal practice. Drawing on her 20 years of experience in the paralegal profession, Olga Leyenson offers practical guidance on what it takes to run your own practice, from creating a sound financial plan and effective marketing strategies to setting fees and attracting new clients.

Webinars can be purchased individually or as a complete series. Attendees are also eligible for special pricing with bundles that include the newly-published 2nd edition of our best-selling resource, Practice Management for Paralegals. Register today and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to run your own practice in a competitive and ever-evolving legal landscape.

Presented in partnership with Emond’s Working With the Law Series.

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SKU
CPD0007
Status
Available
Subjects
CPD; Legal Practice Skills and Management
Tags
Practice

Opening a Paralegal Business

  • How to register your paralegal business with both the government and the LSO (includes LSO and government forms).
  • How to develop a sound business plan, including strategy, marketing, and SWOT analysis (sample business plan included).
  • ​How to develop a solid financial plan (sample included).

Marketing Your Paralegal Business and Generating Clients

  • How to successfully advertise your paralegal business while meeting LSO marketing requirements (including sample advertisements).
  • How to communicate your legal fees.
  • How to perform thorough conflict checks.

Maintaining a Successful Paralegal Business

  • How to set appropriate legal fees for your type of business.
  • How to effectively manage and communicate with clients (including sample retainer agreement and non-engagement letter, sample of letter withdrawing from services).
  • How to maintain books and records, including LSO requirements.
Each 90-minute webinar also includes a recorded Q&A session.

  • Ontario paralegals who are interested in running their own business but need some guidance from an experienced paralegal business owner on how to do so.
  • Ontario paralegals who run their own paralegal business but are looking for ways to increase their client base, efficiency, and overall success of their business.
  • Students from Ontario paralegal law programs who wish to refresh their knowledge, prior to opening their own business.

 
LSO-Accredited LSO CPD Accreditation
Each webinar program contains:
  • 1.5 hours of Professionalism Content.

 

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