Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work

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Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

Av Roger Miller, Mary Meinzinger, Jenna Beck, Peter Wright

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Prepare for a successful paralegal career in the legal field with "Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work," 9th Edition. This engaging, easy-to-follow text introduces you to the legal system and shows how paralegals use current technology, social media and online research tools in their practice. Real-world examples, ethical dilemmas and hands-on activities help you build confidence and apply what you learn. You’ll develop essential skills like interviewing, working with witnesses and analyzing metadata. Explore career paths, salaries and the role of professional responsibility. New content covers remote legal offices, AI ethics, courtroom technology and family law -- giving you the tools to thrive in today’s legal environment.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-02-16
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor700
Upplaga9
FörlagCengage Learning
ISBN9798214131696

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Roger LeRoy Miller is currently Director of the Institute for University Studies in Arlington, Texas. He has served on the faculty of several universities, including the University of Washington, Clemson University and the University of Miami School of Law. As a professor, he has taught intellectual property law and entertainment law, among other subjects. A widely published and respected author, his work has appeared in the Insurance Counsel Journal, Defense Re-search, California Trial Lawyers Journal, Antitrust Bulletin, Wisconsin Law Review and Connecticut Law Review. He has authored or co-authored numerous authoritative textbooks on law, including "Business Law: Text & Cases"; "Business Law Today: Text & Summarized Cases" and "The Legal Environment Today." Professor Miller completed his studies at the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Chicago. Mary Meinzinger is the paralegal program chair at Madonna University. She is highly respected and is an active member of AAfPE.

Part I: THE PARALEGAL PROFESSION.1. Today's Paralegal Profession.2. Career Opportunities.3. The Inner Workings of the Law Office.4. Ethics and Professional Responsibility.5. Sources of American Law.6. The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution.Part II: LEGAL PROCEDURES AND PARALEGAL SKILLS.7. Legal Research and Analysis.8. Online Legal Research.9. Legal Writing: Form and Substance.10. Civil Litigation: Before the Trial.11. Conducting Interviews and Investigations.12. Trial Procedures.13. Criminal Law and Procedures.Part III: SUBSTANTIVE AREAS OF LAW.14. Tort Law, Product Liability, and Consumer Law.15. Contracts and Intellectual Property Law.16. Real Property and Insurance Law.17. Family Law and Estates.18. Business Organizations and Employment Law.19. Bankruptcy and Environmental Law.NALA's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.NALA's Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Legal Assistants.NFPA's Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines for Enforcement.NALS Code of Ethics and Professional ResponsibilityNALA's Certification Program.NFPA's PCCE Examination.NALS Certification.The Constitution of the United States.Spanish Equivalents for Important Legal Terms in English.