Download or read book Practical Skills for Paralegals and Legal Assistants written by New York State Bar Association. Committee on Law Office Economics and Management and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Practical Introduction To Paralegal Studies written by Deborah E. Bouchoux and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridging the gap between the classroom and the real world, A Practical Introduction to Paralegal Studies offers a thorough exploration of the entire paralegal profession. In a logical three-part organization, experienced author Deborah Bouchoux covers the fundamentals of the paralegal profession and the American legal system, along with the paralegal skills essential for success in the workplace. This engaging and well-written text provides the pragmatic and realistic information students need to hit the ground running. New to the Third Edition: All new Case Illustrations, Discussion Questions, and Internet Closing Arguments. New forms provided throughout the text. Up-to-date information on trends in regulation of the paralegal profession, including overview of innovative limited licensing programs in Washington and Utah as well as other proposals to close the access-to-justice gap. Updated coverage of ethics, including new trends such as alternative business structures, and cutting-edge developments such as nonlawyer ownership of law firms, litigation financing, use of social media, and whether internet-accessible advice and forms constitute the unauthorized practice of law. New developments in computer-assisted legal research, including the use of artificial intelligence and using free tools such as Google Scholar, GovInfo, Congress.gov, and CourtListener to access American law are discussed in Chapter 5. Significantly expanded section on e-discovery in Chapter 8, including a sample privilege log. New section in Chapter 11 on current disruptions to legal services, including alternative legal service providers and other trends. New tips and approaches to getting a job, setting “SMART” goals, handling tricky interview questions, and future-proofing your career, as well as an expanded discussion of soft skills needed to succeed on the job in Chapters 10 and 12. Professors and students will benefit from: Topical coverage that closely adheres to the nature of paralegal work Pedagogical devices that enhance learning, such as chapter overviews, key terms, marginal definitions, website references, case illustrations, practice tips, and chapter summaries Research exercises and Internet-based exercises in each chapter that mirror those performed by the working paralegal Charts, graphs, sample forms, and other aids to enhance learning

Download or read book Law Office Management for Paralegals written by Laurel A. Vietzen and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-13 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Law Office Management for Paralegals, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive introduction to law office management, emphasizing ethics, law office culture, law office systems, and “soft skills,” such as communications and critical thinking. Assignments are drawn from real-world law office management situations and supported by innovative visual aids and learning tools. Students get hands-on practice with timekeeping, conflicts-checking, file management, trust accounting, business planning, correspondence, and much more. They are exposed to law office software, such as Clio, and learn to perform vital functions using other software and even freeware. Career profiles emphasize the importance of involvement in professional organizations, advancement in the legal field without obtaining a law degree, and that the legal profession is populated by men and women of all ages and backgrounds. New to the Fourth Edition: New ethical discussions: the obligation to keep up with current technology, disaster planning, and dealing with clients using crowdfunding. New technology discussions: artificial intelligence in legal practice, online notarization, client portals, and apps to make the practice of law more efficient and mobile. New discussions of law as a business: features of property insurance, malpractice insurance, insurance for and on employees; trends in office space. New soft skills discussions: dealing with incivility in the legal profession, managing staff through technology changes. Professors and students will benefit from: Author Laurel A. Vietzen’s outstanding reputation in the paralegal market. Drawing on her extensive background as a professor and practitioner, she clearly presents basic law office management and organization. Well-crafted assignments throughout the text help students hone practical skills such as critical thinking, organization, general communication, and computer proficiency. The text is particularly adaptable for an online or hybrid class.

Download or read book The Legal Research and Writing Handbook written by Andrea B. Yelin and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 711 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Legal Research and Writing Handbook by Andrea B. Yelin and Hope Viner Samborn offers a time- tested introduction to the basics of this essential paralegal skill With clear explanations, examples, and visual aids, The Legal Research and Writing Handbook offers complete coverage of a complex subject in a student-friendly, accessible text. In this thoroughly updated new edition, Yelin and Samborn continue to keep pace with legal research, citation, and technology in today’s law firms. This practical text focuses on efficient research processes and techniques for both traditional and electronic sources, along with step-by-step instruction through each stage of the legal writing process, from prewriting strategies, to revising. The authors provide in-depth coverage of the IRAC method, as well as how to write legal memoranda and legal correspondence. Throughout, the text focuses on the practical skills paralegals need to know. The text is enhanced with examples and visual aids, expert writing and practice tips, hands-on exercises, ethics alerts, up-to-date web resources, and easy-to-navigate page design. Excellent exercises are provided to reinforce student learning. New to the Ninth Edition: Coverage of electronic resources is updated and expanded, reflecting how paralegals do research today. Includes new and expanded coverage of Online Topical Classifications Systems and Researching Statutes Online. Thoroughly updated, with latest information on research sources and methods Streamlined chapter on Research Strategy, focused on how paralegals conduct research today New and refreshed exhibits Revised exercises in each chapter Professors and students will benefit from: Thoughtful revision that reflects how paralegals do research today Detailed discussion of how to use legal authorities in legal communications and how to synthesize them and present them to attorneys. Exhibits, practical tips, updated exercises, and web resources in every chapter. Excellent pedagogy for students includes Net Notes, Ethics Alerts, and Practice Pointers included throughout Examples that provide useful models for students Subheadings provide quick access to topics Helpful appendix on Citation

Download or read book Interviewing and Investigating written by Stephen P. Parsons and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interviewing and Investigating: Essential Skills for the Paralegal, Eighth Edition, provides a thorough and practical approach to helping paralegal students establish a strong foundation in interviewing and investigating skills. And it does so by carefully placing that instruction in exactly the context of civil disputes, criminal prosecutions, and commercial business transactions where modern lawyers need assistants with those skills. The text contains materials to train students how to identify and locate witnesses, obtain vital information from both public and private sources, and how to arrange and conduct effective interviews of clients and witnesses, both in the office and in the field. The text uses not just explanations, examples, and illustrations, but realistic case studies with vetted student role-playing assignments to accomplish its pedagogical goals. The text with supporting materials is written by Stephen P. Parsons, an experienced practitioner, teacher, and author. New to the Eighth Edition: A new feature, Keep in Mind, to emphasize, recap, and follow up on important points New coverage of genetic testing as a means of identifying or locating people New and freshened examples, hypotheticals, and Learn by Doing exercises Increased coverage on how to locate and obtain medical, educational, and employment records Updated Case Studies for use in student role playing activities Updated references to multiple online resources Updated references to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Evidence to reflect the latest amendments Continued emphasis on the latest developments in online social networking and communication technologies including public and private surveillance cameras and surveillance drones Professors and students will benefit from: A dynamic pedagogy, including hypotheticals with questions, Learn by Doing exercises, chapter summaries, and basic review questions in every chapter Examples from civil, criminal, litigation, and non-litigation scenarios Emphasis on ethical and professional standards, integrated throughout the text and focused on in a chapter devoted to ethical issues Four realistic cases for analysis and use in the Learn by Doing exercises-homicide, personal injury, domestic relations, and a commercial real estate development project

Download or read book Paralegal Career For Dummies written by Scott A. Hatch and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apply important legal concepts and skills you need to succeed Get educated, land a job, and start making money now! Want a new career as a paralegal but don't know where to start? Relax! Paralegal Career For Dummies is the practical, hands-on guide to all the basics -- from getting certified to landing a job and getting ahead. Inside, you'll find all the tools you need to succeed, including a CD packed with sample memos, forms, letters, and more! Discover how to * Secure your ideal paralegal position * Pick the right area of the law for you * Prepare documents for litigation * Conduct legal research * Manage a typical law office Sample resumes, letters, forms, legal documents, and links to online legal resources. Please see the CD-ROM appendix for details and complete system requirements.

Download or read book Interviewing and Investigating written by Stephen P. Parsons and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-15 with total page 747 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interviewing and Investigating: Essential Skills for the Paralegal, Ninth Edition, provides a thorough and practical approach to helping paralegal students establish a strong foundation in interviewing and investigating skills. Experienced author Stephen Parsons carefully places that instruction in exactly the context of civil disputes, criminal prosecutions, and commercial business transactions where modern lawyers need assistants with those skills. Students learn how to identify and locate witnesses, obtain vital information from both public and private sources, and how to arrange and conduct effective interviews of clients and witnesses, both in the office and in the field. Throughout, the text uses explanations, examples, and illustrations along with realistic case studies with vetted student role-playing assignments to accomplish its pedagogical goals. New to the Ninth Edition: ● New and freshened examples, hypotheticals, and Learn by Doing exercises ● Updated references to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Federal Rules of Evidence ● All forms have been updated ● Updated references to numerous online resources ● Chapters 1 and 2 contain expanded discussion of attorney responsibility and potential liability for paralegal conduct, including new ABA Formal Opinion 506 dealing with the use of paralegals for intake work ● Chapter 2 also expands coverage of the movement toward non-lawyer legal licensing ● Revised coverage of personal jurisdiction in civil litigation in Chapter 3 ● In the chapters on communication skills and interviewing, fresh consideration of concepts such as implicit bias as the potential enemy of communication and comprehension. ● Continued emphasis on the latest developments in communication technology ● Expanded discussion of the implications of the growing participation by individuals and entities in social media on the tasks of identifying and locating witnesses, interviewing clients and witnesses, and e-discovery in civil and criminal cases ● New coverage of Artificial intelligence (AI) and facial recognition technology Professors and students will benefit from: ● Dynamic pedagogy, including hypotheticals with questions, Learn by Doing exercises, chapter summaries, and basic review questions in every chapter ● Examples from civil, criminal, litigation, and non-litigation scenarios ● Emphasis on ethical and professional standards, integrated throughout the text and focused on in a chapter devoted to ethical issues ● Four realistic cases for analysis and use in the Learn by Doing exercises-homicide, personal injury, domestic relations, and a commercial real estate development project ● Keep in Mind feature emphasizes and recaps important points

Download or read book NALA Manual for Paralegals and Legal Assistants written by National Association of Legal Assistants and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2005 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NALA Manual for Paralegals and Legal Assistants: A General Skills & Litigation Guide for Today's Professionals Fourth Edition (previously titled "The NALA Manual for Legal Assistants) is designed to serve as a quick reference guide for working legal assistants, to be used by schools as a textbook for intro courses and reference material, and to assist legal assistants preparing to take the Certified Legal Assistant examination. It is a collection of proven techniques and procedures used by paralegals nationwide. The techniques described are examples of successful solutions to actual assignments accomplished by working legal assistants. They may be used as starting points from which changes, adaptations, and modifications may be made by legal assistants in similar situations.

Download or read book Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-14 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals by Neal R. Bevans offers a dynamic approach that balances theory and practice Designed with the paralegal student in mind, this accessible introduction to real estate and property law combines a thorough presentation of key topics with examples, forms, and exercises that mirror legal practice. With Neal R. Bevans’ Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals, students get a firm grasp on real estate law and procedure—and a running start in their careers as paralegals. New to the Seventh Edition: New section in each chapter on COVID-19 concerns, addressing current and possible changes to real estate practice in response to the pandemic Real World Perspectives in each chapter, providing practical and timely discussions of new developments in real estate law Updated case excerpts reflecting new developments in the law New graphs, exhibits, and other visual aids demonstrate current trends Sample test questions included in the text to reinforce student learning Professors and students will benefit from: Neal R. Bevans’ clear and engaging coverage of real estate and property law Lively discussion of ethics in each chapter Practice exercises that reflect the work of a paralegal Realistic examples based on legal practice Figures, tables, sample forms, and annotated legal documents Case excerpts that expose students to the language of the law Boldfaced terms with definitions in the margins Timely references to online resources Chapter Objectives and Review Questions, and in every chapter Text boxes that highlight various aspects of law and practice Real Estate Basics a at a Glance Skills You Need in the Real World Tech Topics

Download or read book Paralegal Practice Procedure Fourth Edition written by Deborah E. Larbalestrier and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-07-07 with total page 783 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The completely revised and updated fourth edition of the most trusted paralegal desk references on the market. Now fully revised and expanded: the bestselling desk reference for paralegals at any level. Each chapter has been completely updated to include the latest step-by-step instructions for every aspect of a paralegal's job, with new procedures, checklists, and resources throughout. Topics covered include: ? Paralegal ethics ? Training programs ? Court systems and court procedures ? Federal court practice and procedures ? Pretrial practice and procedure ? Legal research tools ? Electronic trial preparation procedures In addition to the general resources that will be of value to every paralegal, this guide also includes detailed information on practice and procedures for working in specialty law firms.

Download or read book The Paralegal Professional written by Thomas F. Goldman and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engaging and practical introduction to the paralegal profession. Written by an award-winning author team, The Paralegal Professional,Essentials 4e provides a solid foundation in substantive and procedural legal knowledge and analytical skills. Using chapter opening vignettes, ethical perspectives, advice from the field, and chapter exercises, it develops the real-world skills needed to be successful in a paralegal career. The text brings paralegal practice alive and illuminates the roles and tasks paralegals assume in the legal working environment. MyLegalStudiesLab Virtual Law Office Experience The new Fourth Edition of The Paralegal Professional is accompanied by MyLegalStudiesLab Virtual Law Office Experience, including groundbreaking, interactive guided learning tools and media, and a robust course management and assessment program. MyLegalStudiesLab gives students the opportunity to test themselves on key concepts from their textbook, learn how to apply the concepts to real-life scenarios, and practice the skills they have learned through a Virtual Law Office Experience.

Download or read book Paralegal Certificate Course Workbook written by Kirk and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tort Law for Paralegals written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Aspen Law & Business. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students whose instructors use Tort Law for Paralegals, Third Edition, will come away from their Torts course with a true understanding of Torts and what it is like to practice in the real world. The easy-to-read and engaging style of experienced author Neal Bevans utilizes numerous examples and illustrations to provide an in-depth discussion of tort law, combined with a solid foundation in the practicalities of daily legal work. Key features that make this text a resounding success include: broad coverage of all the key topics in tort law that paralegals need to know coverage of practical skills that include working in a law firm, assessing cases for settlement value, investigating claims, billing hours, and evaluating insurance policies emphasis on ethical issues, with a separate section on ethics at the end of each chapter one hypothetical case that runs through all the chapters, providing continuity To The material and a vehicle for illustrating various points in a coherent framework forms and court documents relevant To The hypothetical case included in the appendix a robust Instructor’s Manual that includes a test bank, lesson plans, suggested syllabi, web resources, and additional assignments a CD with ancillaries, including PowerPoint slides the well-developed, highly teachable pedagogy of this concise text includes: chapter objectives to open each chapter “Issue at a Glance” boxes in each chapter that summarize important legal concepts marginal definitions numerous figures, tables, and diagrams case excerpts that discuss legal theory and practical applications “Skills You Need in the Real World” sections in each chapter that highlight particular paralegal skills, ranging from locating expert witnesses to creating a trial notebook to billing time in a file “Life of a Paralegal” sections that profile paralegals working in the field references to websites that assist students in gathering more information additional forms and court documents at the end of each chapter Key Terms, Review Questions, and Applying What You Have Learned exercises Refinements To The Third Edition include: web resources and case excerpts, along with other developments in the law, that have been updated throughout the book assignments and exercises that have been revised to reflect the author’s experience teaching from the book

Download or read book Introduction to Law for Paralegals written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Fourth Edition, Introduction to Law for Paralegals balances substantive law with work-based knowledge and skills. From the basics of the U.S. legal system, to personal injury, contracts and intellectual property, Neal R. Bevans brings it all into focus through clear writing, realistic examples, and engaging exercises. With features like Skills You Need in the Real World and Issues at a Glance, the transition from classroom to law firm will be smooth sailing. New to the Fourth Edition: Coverage of agency Streamlined coverage of legal research and writing Updated cases Discussion of current technology and its use in legal practice End-of-chapter exercises and practice questions for test review help students master the material Professors and students will benefit from: Essential paralegal skills and legal procedure, presented in conjunction with substantive areas of law Part I introduces students to the legal system, with coverage of ethics, evidence, working in the law office, trials, and appeals Part II covers substantive law, including torts, contracts, criminal law, administrative law, real property, wills and trusts, family law, intellectual property, and agency law Part III gives an overview of legal research and writing A succinct and direct writing style Exercises that develop paralegal skills, integrated throughout the text A design for learning on every page, including definitions of legal terms and phrases, inset boxes that illuminate concepts, examples, visual aids, chapter summaries, sample documents, case excerpts, and more

Download or read book Evidence Law for Legal Assistants 1E written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-15 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evidence Law for Legal Assistants by experienced author Neal R. Bevans emphasizes the theory underlying evidentiary issues while highlighting real-world examples that are important in both civil and criminal law. This thoughtfully organized text targets the knowledge and evidentiary concepts most relevant to paralegal students. Throughout, the text underscores the practical aspects of the gathering and use of evidence, as well as issues directly pertaining to paralegals as they help prepare a case for trial, either from the defense or prosecution viewpoints. This accessible text is built around various rules, often citing the Federal Rules to provide context, adds case law to expand on the rule, and then offers insight into state laws and cases to round out the coverage. Professors and students will benefit from: Comprehensive coverage, with a teachable mix of theory and practice. Well-structured pedagogy reinforces this readable text. Each chapter features a variety of effective learning aids, as well as a wealth of exercises that encourage students to apply what they have learned. Discussion of important cases to help demonstrate the importance of evidence law in both civil and criminal cases. Coverage of state rules and cases demonstrates not only the similarities between the federal and state approaches but also some of the important differences. Heavy emphasis on the practical aspects of evidence law in both civil and criminal litigation practice. Each chapter explores an important ethical question and explains the relevance of ethical systems for the day-to-day practice of law. The Skills You Need in the Real World feature in each chapter addresses practical skills and hands-on activities that help the reader relate the material to the acquisition of specific skills related to evidence law.

Download or read book Behind the Bar written by Catherine Astl and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-11 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Observation, reflection, procedure, and how-to from a veteran legal assistant.

Download or read book Paralegal Practice and Procedure written by Deborah E. Larbalestrier and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1986 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: