Succeed in your course and your career as a paralegal with PARALEGAL TODAY: THE LEGAL TEAM AT WORK. This updated Seventh Edition shows you how current technology and social media tools are used in practice, while helping you develop an understanding of the laws in our society, the importance of ethical and professional responsibility, and the skills needed to thrive in today's legal environment. Real-world examples, practical applications, ethical dilemmas, hands-on assignments, and an entire chapter on paralegal careers (with salary information) prepare you to meet the challenges of today's paralegal working environment. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The definitive text for new paralegal students, West's Paralegal Today provides the balanced coverage so many instructors demand. The extensive theoretical foundation is balanced with practical career information, coverage of substantive law, skill building activities, and the very latest in legal technology. All this is presented in full color with the carefully researched pedagogy shown to help the learning process for all kinds of students. A full range of paralegal topics is covered. In addition, a variety of student exercises is included so the instructor can customize student assignments to fit the requirements of his or her program. New to this edition is the coverage of environmental law, expansion of ethics and paralegal regulation, and computer-aided legal research. In addition, the text has been fully updated to reflect changes in law and trends in the paralegal profession. West's Paralegal Today reflects the excitement surrounding paralegal studies as we enter the new millenium. Modern, colorful, and visually attractive, this book brings the paralegal field to life. Students like the dynamic full-color photos and illustrations, as well as all of the real-world examples and high-interest features.

A brief, paperback version of West's Paralegal Today, a full-color introduction to the field of paralegalism stressing skills, ethics, teamwork, and professionalism. The Essentials condenses some coverage (ethics, ADR, Litigation, research and writing) and deletes some chapters (corporate law, criminal law, administrative law) for use in shorter courses. See Miller/Urisko, West's Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work (West, 1995) for a complete description.

Designed for anyone considering a career as a paralegal, the 7th edition of PARALEGAL TODAY: THE ESSENTIALS provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the legal system through real-world examples, practical applications, ethical dilemmas, and hands-on assignments. With thorough coverage of the basic, key areas of paralegal studies, this text ensures that you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the laws in our society, the importance of ethical and professional responsibility, and the skills needed to thrive in the legal environment. The text includes increased coverage of technology in the workplace, including critical topics such as confidentiality issues, e-mail policies, technology in the courtroom, and the use of social media in criminal and civil litigation.

Author Carole A. Bruno announces the paperback release of the Paralegal Litigation Handbook, 2ed. is now available through CreateSpace as a paperback. Paralegal's Litigation Handbook, originally published by West Publishing Company, was adopted by more than 250 colleges and universities, and more than 50,000 copies were sold. The wide scope of the book begins with a guide to the courts, and then leads you through the initiation of a civil action, response of the defendant, and explains in action steps interviewing techniques, motions, investigations, discovery (including medical discovery), legal research and writing; assisting in negotiations, trial preparation, and automated litigation support systems. “Carole's book [Paralegal's Litigation Handbook,] has been my 'Bible' throughout my career; I have given many copies away.”Honorable Brenda J. BickingDirector of Human ResourcesSchiffrin & Barroway, LLP[e]very item you can think of about litigation is in that book, (Carole) she has definitions, form templates, ideas for making work production faster, step-by-step instructions on what to do next and where go for resources and answers, etc... It sits on my desk like a dictionary..."Great resource!"

The fifth edition of this text provides students and faculty with a learning resource written specifically for them. It is a resource combining the theories and principles of law with practical paralegal skills, paralegal ethics, numerous forms, checklists, practice tips, online resources, and a focus on the goals and needs of the paralegal profession, all in the context of the law office. This text also provides instructors with the flexibility to utilize the step-by-step law office litigation system, which stresses student organizational skills and quality control techniques, or any other approach of the instructor's choosing. This new edition addresses electronic discovery and filing and the associated ethical and practical responsibilities of the lawyer and the paralegal. New revisions to the Federal Rules of Evidence and Civil and Appellate Procedure are examined, as are the practice requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. New/revised forms have been added to reflect current practice. Web sites, assignments, key terms, and study questions have been updated throughout the text as well.

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

The definative, briefer text for new paralegal students, West's Paralegal Today: The Essentials, provides the balanced coverage today's instructors desire without the substantive law. The theoretical foundation is balanced with practical career information, skill building activities, and the very latest in legal technology. All this is presented with carefully researched pedagogy to help the learning process for all kinds of students. A full range of paralegal topics is covered such as computer-assisted legal research, certification, paralegal specialities, communicating with clients, and professionalism.