Introduction to Paralegalism: Perspectives, Problems and Skills

Exploring the dynamic of working in a modern law office setting, this updated Eighth Edition of INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGALISM provides new paralegals with the hands-on skills and real-world context necessary to succeed in the field. 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. Packed with real-life insights and real-world examples, the text helps students develop an understanding of the ethical guidelines that lawyers and paralegals must follow and covers the efforts underway to regulate the profession in legislatures, courts, bar associations, and paralegal associations.