Introduction to paralegalism : perspectives, problems, and skills.
- 8th ed.
- United States of America : Cengage Learning, 2016.
- l, 819 p. : col. ; 28 cm.
Contents PART I THE PARALEGAL IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM 1. Introduction to the Paralegal Career 2. Paralegal Employment 3. On-the -Job Realities The Assertive Paralegals 4. The Regulation of Paralegals 5. Attorney Ethics and Paralegal Ethics 6. Introduction to the Legal System PART II THE SKILLS OF A PARALEGAL 7. Introduction to Legal Analysis 8. Legal Interviewing 9. Investigation in a Law Office 10. Litigation Assistantship 11. Legal Research 12. Legal Writing 13. Computers in a Law Office 14. Introduction to Law Office Administration 15. Informal and Formal Administrative Advocacy Appendix A Books Articles and Social Media on Paralegalism Appendix B Paralegal Bar and Related Associations Appendix C Federal Government Organization Chart Appendix D State Survey Opinions Rules Statutes and Reports on Paralegal Ethics and Related Topics Appendix E Ethical Codes of NALA, NFPA , and NALS Appendix F Paralegal Blogs Appendix G Starting a Freelance Paralegal Business Appendix H Finding Law Offices Appendix I State Government Paralegal Jobs Appendix J State Resources Appendix K News Stories War Stories and Parting Shots Contents PART I THE PARALEGAL IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM 1. Introduction to the Paralegal Career 2. Paralegal Employment 3. On-the -Job Realities The Assertive Paralegal 4. The Regulation of Paralegals 5. Attorney Ethics and Paralegal Ethics 6. Introduction to the Legal System PART II THE SKILLS OF A PARALEGAL 7. Introduction to Legal Analysis 8. Legal Interviewing 9. Investigation in a Law Office 10. Litigation Assistantship 11. Legal Research 12. Legal Writing 13. Computers in a Law Office 14. Introduction to Law Office Administration 15. Informal and Formal Administrative Advocacy