At Best Era, we offer expert-led paralegal training programs designed to enhance legal support skills and streamline law firm operations. Led by Marisa Rua, our training ensures your team is equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary for success.
We offer two tailored training options to meet the specific needs of your firm.
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Basic Paralegal Training Program – $3,750
This training provides a comprehensive introduction to pre–litigation and the essential skills needed for paralegal support in personal injury law.
Scope of Services:
- Four Hours of Training Over Zoom
- Overview of pre-litigation, including different types of personal injury claims and essential legal terminology.
- Step-by-step guidance on gathering client information, collecting evidence, and managing settlements.
- Understanding insurance coverage, medical records review, and best practices for client communication.
- Follow–Up Phone Calls
- Three one-hour Zoom follow-up sessions to address questions and reinforce training concepts.
- Week 1: Immediate follow-up to solidify foundational knowledge.
- Week 3 & Week 6: Continued support and skill-building.
- Paralegal Slack Community Access
- 30-day access to an exclusive community for real-time support and ongoing training.
- Option to purchase a subscription for continued access beyond the 30-day trial.
Specialized Paralegal Training Program – $4,250
For firms needing customized training, this package provides tailored instruction on specific firm procedures, systems, and workflows.
Scope of Services:
- Four Hours of Training Over Zoom
- Fully customized training based on your firm’s needs (e.g., case management procedures, document organization, deadline tracking).
- Follow–Up Phone Calls
- Three one-hour follow-up Zoom calls for personalized guidance and skill enhancement.
- Week 1: Ensure clarity and answer immediate questions.
- Week 3 & Week 6: Ongoing refinement of skills and troubleshooting.
- Paralegal Slack Community Access
- 30-day trial access for continued learning and real-time support.
- Subscription option available post-trial for extended access.
Training for Teams
Each package includes training for up to 5 paralegals, with additional seats available for an added cost.
FAQ’s About Paralegal Training
Who is Marisa Rua?
Marisa Rua is our paralegal training consultant at Best Era. Marisa has worked as a personal injury paralegal in multiple law firms over the past decade.
Most recently Marisa worked at Ryan McKeen’s law firm, Connecticut Trial Firm, where she developed her skills as lead paralegal trainer and created a system of onboarding for new paralegals.
She continues to stay up to date on the latest in personal injury law while working for Ryan at McKeen Law Firm as his sole paralegal. Marisa has shared her expertise on multiple podcasts, and conferences, including Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association’s annual conference.
Why Invest in Paralegal Training for Your Law Firm?
We believe law firms that invest in ongoing support for their team members see more long-term success with employees, and avoid high rates of employee turnover. Hiring and firing is a repeated drain on your law firm’s time, money, and resources.
With dedicated training for your employees your law firm will see higher rates of retention, production, efficiency, and overall greater morale. When paralegals feel empowered everyone at the law firm wins.
Why Should I Outsource Paralegal Training?
Law firm owners are busy running their firms. Other paralegals are busy handling a large caseload. Every attorney in the firm likes things handled a slightly different way.
That leaves new paralegal hires with few options for a thorough and well-organized onboarding and training program in-house. New paralegals are likely to be tasked with shadowing other paralegals and associates at the firm to replace formal training until they learn the ropes.
This leads to chaos and disorder as every new hire creates a different system for the way things are done. With one dedicated paralegal training program run by Best Era you can rest assured that every new paralegal hire will learn the same law firm systems with any shortcuts.
Acquiring no bad habits, or \”this is how we’re supposed to do it, but I like to do it this way\”‘s that come with the often informal, on-the-job training of most law firms.
Invest in Your Firm’s Success
Equip your paralegals with the knowledge and training they need to excel in their career and create more profit for your law firm. Contact us today to secure your training session and enhance the efficiency of your legal team.