- Cover
- Introduction
- Part 1: A Snapshot of the Exciting and Lucrative Paralegal Profession
- Part 2: Important Legal Concepts Every Paralegal Should Know
- Chapter 4: “All Rise”: The American Judicial System
- Chapter 5: The Big Three: Categories of Law
- Chapter 6: Taking a Case to Trial: The Litigation Process
- Chapter 7: How It’s Done: Important Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence
- Chapter 8: Because I Said So: The Categories of Legal Authority
- Chapter 9: The Substantive Law Areas Most Commonly Practiced by Paralegals
- Facing the Family: Domestic Law and Estate Planning
- Building the Boom and Blanketing the Bust: Business and Bankruptcy Law
- Compensating for Pain and Suffering: Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice
- Getting It in Writing: Entertainment and Real Estate Law
- Protecting Assets: Tax and Intellectual Property Law
- Part 3: Putting It into Practice: The Paralegal in the Civil Litigation Process
- Chapter 10: The Paper Chase: Preparing Documents
- Chapter 11: Elementary My Dear Watson: Legal Investigation
- Chapter 12: Chewing the Fat: Legal Interviewing
- Chapter 13: Burning the Midnight Oil: Legal Research
- Chapter 14: Where the Rubber Hits the Road: Trial Performance
- Creating the Ultimate Source of Information: The Trial Notebook
- Selecting the Jury: The Paralegal and Voir Dire
- Keeping Track of Witnesses
- Weighing Testimony: The Paralegal’s Take on the Jury’s Reaction
- Preparing Questions for the Attorney
- Settling Up: Preparing the Cost Bill
- Blood from a Turnip: Collecting a Difficult Judgment
- Chapter 15: The Official Word: Ethical Codes for Legal Professionals
- Part 4: Identifying the Skills Paralegals Need to Soar
- Chapter 16: Presenting a Clear, Concise Legal Writing Style
- Corresponding Carefully
- Grammar: Grasping the Foundation of an Effective Writing Style
- Sentence Structure: Positioning the Sentence’s Elements
- Punctuation and Mechanics: Mastering the Rules
- Organization: Structuring the Finished Product
- Proofreading: Polishing the Finished Product
- Avoiding Plagiarism
- Chapter 17: Using Technology in Law
- Chapter 18: Law Office Management 101
- Chapter 16: Presenting a Clear, Concise Legal Writing Style
- Part 5: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 19: The Ten Most Important Rules of Ethics
- Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law
- Maintaining Client Confidentiality
- Disclosing Your Paralegal Status
- Reporting Ethics Violations of Other Legal Professionals
- Disclosing Information to Prevent Death or Serious Bodily Harm
- Sharing Information with Your Supervising Attorney
- Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
- Obeying All Applicable Attorneys’ Ethics Rules
- Giving Something to the Community: Pro Bono Services
- Making Your Voice Heard: Supporting Efforts to Improve the Legal System
- Chapter 20: Ten Things Every Paralegal Should Know
- Chapter 21: Ten Survival Tips to Thrive in the Legal Environment
- Continue Your Education
- Keep a Good Legal Dictionary Nearby
- Maintain the Integrity of Your Profession
- Be Polite and Patient with Court Clerks
- Take a Mind Reading Course
- Enjoy Problem Solving
- Refrain from Badmouthing Other Paralegals and Attorneys
- Never Act as though You’re Irreplaceable
- Don’t Count on a Normal Work Schedule
- Resist the Urge to Gossip about Clients
- Chapter 19: The Ten Most Important Rules of Ethics
- Part 6: Appendixes
- Index
- About the Authors
- Advertisement Page
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement
Part 6
Appendixes
IN THIS PART …
Access important terminology in a glossary.
Experience examples of legal documents and forms.
Visit pertinent websites for paralegals.
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