NALA Manual for Paralegals and Legal Assistants: A General Skills & Litigation Guide for Today's Professionals / Edition 6

by National Association of Legal Assistants

Overview

Succeed on the job—and in your course—and prepare for the Certified Paralegal examination with the NALA Manual. More than 100 leading authorities with a wide range of experience in legal disciplines and management have contributed to this comprehensive manual since it was introduced in 1976. Covering all the skills required of paralegals today, the updated manual includes a collection of successful solutions to actual assignments accomplished by working paralegals nationwide.These proven techniques and procedures can be used as starting points from which you can make changes, adaptations, and modifications when you encounter similar situations on the job.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781133591863
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/29/2014
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

NALA is currently one of the top two professional paralegal organizations in the nation and is widely respected. It is very active in creating high standards for paralegals and offering continuing education to further enhance the reputation of those in the field. NALA appoints authors who are part of their organization and who are active in the paralegal profession.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the American Legal System. 2. Legal Research. 3. Ethics. 4. Judgment and Analytical Ability. 5. Communications. 6. Interviewing Techniques. 7. Investigation. 8. Pretrial Litigation Skills. 9. The Paralegal and Document Discovery Cases. 10. Assisting at Trial. Glossary: Legal Terminology. Appendix 1. Appendix 2. Appendix 3. Appendix 4. Appendix 5. Index.

Editorial Reviews

"The NALA book would be excellent for those individuals who are studying for a legal secretary, legal assistant, or paralegal certificate examination on the national level."

"The series of chapters gives the paralegal student a very accurate overview of what to expect from initial client interview to trial."

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