This manual shows paralegals how to obtain, organize and use legal and factual information and explains the roles and responsibilities of legal assistants, lawyers and administrators. It reviews proper citation forms, the structure of the court system, ethical considerations and types of paralegal education programs available.

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Here's an instant reference brimming with tips, techniques, and reliable advice to help you perform scores of challenging and time-consuming legal secretarial tasks quickly and easily. Organized for easy use into five parts, the handbook gives you start-to-finish methods for solving on-the-job problems as they arise.

A completely updated and revised desk reference for paralegal professionals. Paralegals are the backbone of the legal business. The Paralegal’s Handbook is a guide to the responsibilities and tasks a paralegal may be asked to undertake. In this comprehensive guide to the profession, expert authors Anita Haworth and Leslie Cox explain everything paralegals need to know to handle the job with accuracy and confidence. From ethics issues to a detailed analysis of all the tasks encountered in the various legal specialties, The Paralegal’s Handbook provides invaluable advice and expertise to paralegal professionals. Haworth and Cox are experienced paralegals and provide explanations and details on the various areas of practice paralegals may choose including Family Law, Probate, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, and Personal Injury Law. They cover everything from handling everyday tasks to reviewing facsimiles of legal documents. This Second Edition is fully updated and revised, with a new section on eDiscovery.

This manual shows paralegals how to obtain, organize and use legal and factual information and explains the roles and responsibilities of legal assistants, lawyers and administrators. It reviews proper citation forms, the structure of the court system, ethical considerations and types of paralegal education programs available.

Fast, reliable answers for law offices. Covers legal documents & correspondence. Treats all aspects of office management. Abundant practical examples.