Overview

Introduction to Paralegalism, seventh edition, explores the dynamic of working in a modern law office setting, and provides new paralegals with the hands-on skills and real-world context necessary to succeed in the field. Foremost attention is given to the rules of ethics, including rules from all fifty states and the District of Columbia, and in particular, the ethical guidelines that lawyers and paralegals must follow. Introduction to Paralegalism, seventh edition, also provides students important insight to the efforts underway to regulate the profession in legislatures, courts, bar associations, and paralegal associations. Ten critical skills are covered in the book: identifying legal issues, breaking rules into elements, applying rules to facts, interviewing clients, investigating facts, digesting discovery documents, providing litigation assistance, researching the law, drafting documents, and representing clients at administrative agencies where authorized by law.

Full Product Details

9781435400061

Table of Contents

Reviews

The information Statsky compiles in this text creates a thorough foundation for the introductory paralegal student. It is a wonderful reference for students throughout the entire paralegal program, and a text the students will want to refer to when they transition from students to working paralegals

1: Introduction to a New Career in Law. 2: Paralegal Employment. 3: On-the-job Realities: Assertiveness Training for Paralegals. 4: The Regulation of Paralegals. 5: Attorney Ethics and Paralegal Ethics. 6: Introduction to the Legal System. 7: Introduction to Legal Analysis. 8: Legal Interviewing. 9: Investigation in a Law Office. 10: Litigation Assistantship. 11: Legal Research. 12: Legal Writing. 13: An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office. 14: Introduction to Law Office Administration. 15: Informal and Administrative Advocacy. Appendices. Glossary.

Author Information

William Statsky is a member of both the ethics committee and the advisory council for the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, as well as an instructor of online courses at Thomas Edison State College in Trenton, New Jersey. He is the author of numerous groundbreaking legal textbooks for paralegals and was a member of the transition team for then President-Elect Ronald Reagan. Mr. Statsky holds a master of law degree (LL.M) in urban affairs, as well as a juris doctorate degree (J.D.).

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available