Wests Paralegal Today

This easy-to-follow and concise book is designed to provide insight and information into the paralegal's career. It covers such topics as careers, ethics, substantive law, legal research and writing, law office management, and litigation. Also included are a number of features designed specifically for paralegals, such as Ethical Concerns, which discusses issues and problems involving legal ethics; Developing Paralegal Skills, which depicts paralegals utilizing various skills at work; and Today's Professional Paralegal, an in-depth look at a paralegal at work. In order to make the book technologically current and expose readers to technology used in the law office, On-the-Web and Technology and Today's Paralegal features are included, as well as a new chapter on computerized research. End-of-the-chapter critical thinking and hypothetical-type questions enable readers to fully understand and apply the material presented. State Specific supplements available for CA, NY, FL and TX.