Overview

Using Computers in the Law Office, fifth edition provides up-to-date information regarding the use of technology by paralegals in all types of legal organizations. It includes basic computer concepts, including hardware and major software programs such as Word and Excel, and also addresses more complex skills and software programs available. Important topics covered include electronic discovery, Internet legal/factual research, legal timekeeping and billing, litigation support software, and case management and docket control software. A variety of other topics are also covered including: mobile computing, document management, security, ethics, the electronic courthouse and many other trends in legal computing. Each topic is presented in a clear and organized manner and includes many examples of how the software is actually used by the paralegal on-the-job. With more than ten hands-on tutorials, students have the opportunity to apply what it presented in the text and practice using computers to complete legal work.

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Author:   Brent Roper (Washburn University)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.40cm , Height: 4.40cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   2.060kg
ISBN:  

9781418033125

ISBN 10:   141803312
Pages:   720
Publication Date:   24 September 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Computers in the Law Office Chapter 2: Computer Hardware and Software Chapter 3: Word Processing Chapter 4: Spreadsheet Software Chapter 5: Database Management Systems Chapter 6: Legal Timekeeping and Billing Software Chapter 7: Case Management and Docket Control Software Chapter 8: Litigation Support Software Chapter 9: The Internet and Electronic Mail Chapter 10: Computer-Assisted Legal Research and CD-ROM Legal Databases Chapter 11: Electronic Courthouse, Automated Courtroom, and Presentation Graphics Chapter 12: Specialized Legal Software Appendix A Windows Appendix B Deposition Glossary

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Chapter 1: Computers in the Law Office Chapter 2: Computer Hardware and Software Chapter 3: Word Processing Chapter 4: Spreadsheet Software Chapter 5: Database Management Systems Chapter 6: Legal Timekeeping and Billing Software Chapter 7: Case Management and Docket Control Software Chapter 8: Litigation Support Software Chapter 9: The Internet and Electronic Mail Chapter 10: Computer-Assisted Legal Research and CD-ROM Legal Databases Chapter 11: Electronic Courthouse, Automated Courtroom, and Presentation Graphics Chapter 12: Specialized Legal Software Appendix A Windows Appendix B Deposition Glossary

Author has a concise, easy-to-read writing style...the coverage is comprehensive.

Author Information

Brent Roper has a J.D., and a M.B.A. from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Over the pat 15 years he has published a number of textbooks and articles on law office computing and law office management.

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