Law Office Management For Paralegals

Author : Laurel A. Vietzen
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-13
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781543815146

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Law Office Management for Paralegals by Laurel A. Vietzen Pdf

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.

Author : Laurel A. Vietzen
Publisher : Wolters Kluwer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-13
Category : Law
ISBN : 1543813828

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Law Office Management for Paralegals by Laurel A. Vietzen Pdf

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.

Author : Pamela Everett Nollkamper
Publisher : Delmar Pub
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1401824633

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Fundamentals of Law Office Management by Pamela Everett Nollkamper Pdf

Fundamentals of Law Office Management is an excellent learning and reference tool for paralegal and law students seeking thorough knowledge of how a law office operates and their future roles in that process. One of the unique approaches to illustrating the material is the presentation of a fictitious law firm and how each chapter’s content applies to the firm. Discussions include why law firms function differently from businesses in other industries and such essential elements as fees, billing, record keeping, client relations, financial management and more. Additional features bring the student up to date on the use of technology in the law office setting, trends affecting the industry and related Web sites.

Author : Lori Tripoli
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781454846123

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Contemporary Law Office Management by Lori Tripoli Pdf

Practical and engaging introduction to Law Office Management for paralegals. Features: Comprehensive overview of the basics of law office management in today's legal environment. Features real-world examples of law office management issues faced in the law office today. Includes helpful vocabulary, constructive discussion starters, and useful case excerpts underscoring core concepts. All of these help instructor's engage students with the material. Discussion questions and case studies are provided at the end of each chapter to reinforce the material. Each chapter includes review checklists and additional resources to help students master the concepts. Students are taught the ethical requirements of the legal business but are also challenged to understand their real-world underpinnings. New to the Second Edition: Updated to reflect changes in the legal profession as clients demand economically viable solutions and technology increasingly allows lawyers to provide them Coverage of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in Chapter 5. Coverage of sustainability in facility management in Chapter 6 More focus on developing demonstrable skills useful in law office management, in the legal field, and beyond Greater emphasis on client relationship management and legal project management by all members of the legal team Career preparation tips in every chapter Chapter outcomes added to the beginning of every chapter Coverage of texts and instant messaging in Chapter 7 New section on Marketing the Law Firm in Chapter 8 Enhanced discussion of social media and its usefulness in law firm marketing

Author : Scott A. Hatch,Lisa Zimmer Hatch
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 1118052978

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Paralegal Career For Dummies by Scott A. Hatch,Lisa Zimmer Hatch Pdf

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.

Author : Brent D. Roper
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1994-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105061109224

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Practical Law Office Management by Brent D. Roper Pdf

Roper takes a practical approach to law office management. "Checklists," "How to" features and quotes from practicing paralegals emphasize the " self-management" style of the text. Clear explanations and many illustrations further reinforce chapter material. "Know Your Ethics" sections offer hypothetical scenarios that pose ethical dilemmas for students to consider. A computer emphasis provides clear coverage of computers and law office management software programs reinforced by hands-on exercise.

Author : Jonathon Lynton,Terri Mick Lyndall,Donna Masinter
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : IND:30000045257155

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Law Office Management by Jonathon Lynton,Terri Mick Lyndall,Donna Masinter Pdf

This is the ideal reference for legal secretaries, legal assistants and law office managers.

Author : Jeffrey A. Helewitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Law offices
ISBN : PSU:000032859379

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Basic Law Office Management for Paralegals by Jeffrey A. Helewitz Pdf

Author : Arthur G. Greene,Therese A. Cannon
Publisher : American Bar Association
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Law
ISBN : 1590311590

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Paralegals, Profitability, and the Future of Your Law Practice by Arthur G. Greene,Therese A. Cannon Pdf

This book provides advice on how to hire and use top notch paralegals to achieve success in providing clients with quality service.

Author : Hope Viner Samborn
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781543821048

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Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals by Hope Viner Samborn Pdf

Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals, Sixth Edition, teaches students the skills they need to effectively work with cases, legal authorities, documents, and professional correspondence. Samborn and Yelin guide students through the writing process, using the objective memo as a teaching tool. At every stage of a well-defined writing process, the authors provide lucid explanations, visual aids, and plenty of examples. With practice exercises throughout the book, students can develop the skills that will become indispensable to their careers as paralegals. New to the Sixth Edition: New and refreshed exercises Streamlined presentation, making the material even more accessible and teachable Updated website resources Revised and updated chapter on Case Briefing and Analysis Expanded coverage of email and e-memos Professors and students will benefit from: Thorough and readable coverage of case briefs, legal memoranda, correspondence, and persuasive writing A practical approach that emphasizes the role of the paralegal, and how different types of legal writing are used in practice Step-by-step instruction that guides students through every stage of the writing process, from pre-writing planning to drafting and revising An overview of the legal system that shows how different forms of legal writing are used in different contexts Synthesizing and presenting legal authorities How to use the IRAC method of legal analysis Examples, exhibits, writing tips, exercises, ethics alerts, practice pointers, and web resources Additional student resources in its appendices on citation rules and writing strategies

Author : Brent D. Roper
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105062952697

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Practical Law Office Management by Brent D. Roper Pdf

Practical Law Office Management, 2nd Edition, explores how law office management applies to practicing legal assistants. It identifies the subject matter that today's paralegals need to master in order to be successful. The text is practically focused and includes quotes from actual legal assistants. It also provides real-life examples, up-to-date Internet web sites for expanded research, practical exercises, pertinent software and tutorials, and current cases on topics related to law office management. Subjects covered in the text include budgets, client communication, staff manuals, marketing, billing, case management and docketing, human resources, and file and law library management.

Author : Charlotte W. Smith
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Law
ISBN : 0929563700

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Law Office Dynamics by Charlotte W. Smith Pdf

Using clear and concise explanations and easy-to-understand examples, this book explores the paralegal's broadened role and expanded opportunities in today's law office environment—especially as it shifts from its traditional approach to a more practical one where the paralegal is responsible for more management duties. It details how to find a job, what to expect once employed in a law firm, and how to emphasize one's role on the job—especially how to be recognized as an indispensable team player. Law Firm Structure and the Legal Community. Opening the Office: Planning Technology and Equipment. Division of Responsibility. Human Resource Procedures. Managing Effectively. Marketing Legal Services. Administrative Systems. Financial Systems. Financial Management. Avoiding Malpractice: Ethics and Conflicts. For paralegals.

Author : Michael P. Downey
Publisher : American Bar Association
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Law
ISBN : 1604428244

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Introduction to Law Firm Practice by Michael P. Downey Pdf

For both the law student and young lawyer, this guide provides an introduction to the basics of working in a law firm. It discusses how a lawyer can get around within the firm to succeed in law firm practice.

Author : Lisa Schaffer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Law offices
ISBN : 1283390892

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McGraw-Hill's Law Office Management for Paralegals by Lisa Schaffer Pdf

Author : Michelle Roy McSpurren,Rebecca Bromwich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10
Category : Legal assistants
ISBN : 177255006X

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Practice Management for Paralegals by Michelle Roy McSpurren,Rebecca Bromwich Pdf

"This text outlines the basic requirements of establishing and operating a paralegal business. It helps students understand the steps involved in the start-up of a business and the legal requirements of self-employment and business ownership."--