The following are judicial resource materials compiled for the SJDC employees during the health emergency that provide teleworking activities.

These links lead to webinars, videos, publications or PowerPoint presentations.  Some of the webinars and videos were live with a specific viewing date; therefore, they may no longer be available to view.  However, clicking on the link may lead to relevant recorded webinars and videos for viewing.

The links using Zoom and YouTube may be viewed on one’s smartphone or personal computer in accordance with the Judiciary IT policy.

Note:  When accessing Zoom or YouTube links, please be logged out of your Judiciary email account, even if you are on your own device outside the Judiciary network.  Your Judiciary account is still tied to viewing permissions and you may not be able to access some of the videos if logged into this account.

Instruction on Writing, Grammar, Spreadsheet

• Legal Tech Institute CLE – Microsoft Word for Lawyers and Other Law Types – YouTube Video
• Drafting Legal Correspondences – Paralegal Alliance – Website
• Grammar for Legal Writing – YouTube Video
• Interrogatories – YouTube Video
• Plain Language Legal Writing: Part III – Mastering Modern Legal Correspondence – Website
• Basic Legal Writing Skills – YouTube Video
• A Paralegal’s Guide to Pleadings, Motions, Discovery Requests and Briefs – YouTube Video
• Legal Document Preparation – PDF File
• Pleadings – YouTube Video
• Discovery Overview – YouTube Video
• Case Calendaring & Calculating Deadlines with Excel – YouTube Video

Ethics and Best Business Practice

• Ethical Considerations for Legal Assistants – YouTube Video
• ABA Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegal Services – PDF File
• National Federation of Paralegals Associations, Inc. Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines for Enforcement – PDF File
• Why being respectful of your coworkers is good for business – Website

Panel Discussion for Paralegal Study

• Presenting Yourself Professionally Part 1 – YouTube Video

Legal Fee Schedule and Billing

• Types of Fee Arrangements – Website
• Types of Billing Agreements – Website

TED Talks

• A Prosecutor’s Vision for a Better Justice System – Website

COVID-19 Mental Health Resources

This link includes videos, downloadable PDF’s, and webinars. May only be viewed on computer if one is not using google authenticator; may be viewed on smart phone.

• COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub – Website

Coronavirus Hotline

• For Health Concerns call: 855-600-3453
• For other concerns or questions call: 833-551-0518

Tiny Chats

The National Center for State Courts is producing a series of short, annotated videos, called Tiny Chats, focused on court operations in the time of COVID-19 with an access to justice perspective. To sign up to be notified of future Tiny Chats, you can click: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCEvL-7vNDPRNt9lNAY44xcI3qS2KXfkDU_P9O6lH0aCiu4g/viewform

The Tiny Chats are available to view:

• Click to View Tiny Chats – Website

Recorded webinars from the National Center for State Courts

• Jury Service and Accessing Court Services Remotely in a (Post) Pandemic America: Results From a New National Public Opinion Poll
• Handling High Volume Dockets: Spotlight on Eviction Diversion Programs
• Reestablishing Jury Pools in the COVID-19 Era
• Finance Webinar: Reopening Strategies & Costs
• How state courts are using innovative technologies and responsible health and safety practices to resume jury trials
• Expanding Court Operations II: Outside the Box Strategies: Administering the courts while the COVID-19 curve is flattened
• Webinar: COVID-19 and Courthouses: Planning to get back to business inside the courthouse
• Developing Plans for Expanding In-Person Court Operations
• Ramping Down and Ramping Up: Lessons Learned from High Volume
• Lights, Cameras, Motion!
• Lights, Cameras, Motion!: Act II
• Lights, Cameras, Motion!: Act III
• Access to Justice Considerations for State and Local Courts as They Respond to COVID-19: A Conversation
• Treatment Courts and COVID-19 – Two Parts
  • Part I
  • Part II
• Managing Juries and Jury Trials During the COVID-19 Pandemic

JID University Telework Series

• Odyssey Procedures  Note: You must be logged into your Judiciary email account to view this content.

Positive Links Webinar

You may view all our past webinars here:

View Past Webinars

American Bar Association:

A few highlighted resources include:

• Visit the ABA Racial Equity in the Justice System Webpage–a central clearinghouse of ABA-related information and resources for attorneys, the legal profession and the public on a wealth of issues addressing bias, racism and prejudice in the justice system and society.
• Syllabus: 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge–readings, videos, and podcasts to educate lawyers about Black history, identity, culture, and experience with racism in America.
• “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” | A Discussion on Racial Justice in America–a candid and robust dialogue about racial justice from the African American, Muslim, Asian American, Latino, and Native American perspectives.
• Black Lawyers in America National Town Hall Series–a four-part webinar series examining the struggle for change and racial equity in the legal profession from the past, present and future.

• Implicit Bias Training Videos and Toolkits–award-winning implicit bias training for prosecutors, public defenders, and judges.
• Interrupting Racial and Gender Bias Report–groundbreaking report providing data along with practical solutions to interrupt bias in the legal world.

The Impacts of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both our personal and professional lives, including the uncertainty we face about our health, our jobs, seeing our loved ones, and helping others. The ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs offers a list of mental health resources for the legal profession to assist in understanding and prioritizing our mental health, well-being and recovery in these challenging times.
To view the list of mental health resources click here:

National Association for Presiding Judges and Court Executive Officers:

Once you click on the link below, you will be directed to the page with PDF’s, recorded webinars and recorded audio. Click on the chosen webinar, then go to the bottom of the page to click on the PDF, recorded webinar or recorded audio. You will be directed to a registration page. To register, put in your name and your court email address to view the material.

 www.napco4courtleaders.org

For Managers

• 4 Behaviors that help leaders manage in a crisis – PDF File
• Are you leading through the crisis…or managing the response?Are you leading through the crisis – PDF file