Paralegal Practice & Procedure: A Practical Guide for the Legal Assistant

<b>The completely revised and updated fourth edition of the most trusted paralegal desk references on the market.</b><br>Now fully revised and expanded: the bestselling desk reference for paralegals at any level. Each chapter has been completely updated to include the latest step-by-step instructions for every aspect of a paralegal's job, with new procedures, checklists, and resources throughout. Topics covered include:<br> ? Paralegal ethics<br> ? Training programs<br> ? Court systems and court procedures<br> ? Federal court practice and procedures<br> ? Pretrial practice and procedure<br> ? Legal research tools<br> ? Electronic trial preparation procedures<br> In addition to the general resources that will be of value to every paralegal, this guide also includes detailed information on practice and procedures for working in specialty law firms.