Legal Communications Workbook For The California Paralegal

This is a great paralegal workbook that will teach California paralegals the essential skills that they need to be successful. This workbook contains chapters that cover paralegal skills & codes, a step by step process of how to write business letters, the IRAC method of case summarization and much more. All chapters include educational exercises to give the paralegal actual experience drafting the documents discussed. This workbook is California specific and completion of the exercises will prepare paralegals for the many and varied jobs that paralegals perform in a law firm. An absolutely great teaching tool that every paralegal should work through!

This is a great paralegal workbook that will teach California paralegals the essential skills that they need to be successful. This workbook contains fifteen chapters that cover paralegal skills & codes, a step by step process of how to write business letters, a chapter that explains the California and the federal court system, citing cases & statutes correctly using the different styles of citations, the use of the California Rules of Court, court holdings, jurisdiction & venue, legal resources including primary and secondary authorities, the IRAC method of case summarization, legal research and computerized research using the Lexis system, the use of ibid. & id., drafting the legal memorandum, a contracts chapter with actual contracts to explain their use, an explanation of discovery methods and a step by step process of drafting a complaint that includes the Rules of Court re: pleadings. There is a Glossary of Terms and an Appendix that includes a mythical client scenario, a complete deposition, a sample complaint, four examples of deposition summaries and a Judicial Council form for a Contract complaint. All chapters include educational exercises to give the paralegal actual experience drafting the documents discussed. A mythical client scenario provides the information to complete all of the educational exercises. This workbook is California specific and completion of the exercises will prepare paralegals for the many and varied jobs that paralegals perform in a law firm. An absolutely great teaching tool that every paralegal should work through!

This is a companion book to "The 2019 Edition of California Family Law Handbook for Paralegals." It is presented by chapter so it is easy to use for assignments or class exercises. There are 4 scenarios and these scenarios provide information for most of the questions and assignments. This workbook it intended to help the paralegal retain valuable information and learn how to complete some of the most common Family Law Judicial Council Forms.

Fundamentals of Litigation for California Paralegals, Seventh Edition offers a complete understanding of the litigation process from the time the client walks into the office through to trial and post-judgment, including settlements and alternative forms of resolutions. Tailored to California practice, the authors’ successful, balanced approach presents a complete overview of the litigation process, with clear explanations and examples of the rules and procedures. The text’s flexible organization allows the instructor to easily pick and choose the areas to cover in the course. Intended specifically for California paralegals, each chapter references specific California statutes, and relevant California forms are included throughout the book. New to the Seventh Edition: Updated with changes to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and Judicial Council forms New developments in e-discovery Updated review questions and research questions at the end of each chapter to supplement the readings Revised sample letters, discovery, and motions. Professors and student will benefit from: Tailored to California Law with California-specific Judicial Council forms and references to specific California statutes in each chapter. A balanced and reader-friendly presentation Concise and well-written text—students will not get lost in the details of the rules A flexible organization that lends itself to a variety of teaching objectives Helpful pedagogy includes bold-face terms defined in the margins and in the glossary; numerous examples, charts, checklists, and sample documents; chapter overviews and summaries; and review questions A companion workbook, available as a download, with review questions (including true-false, short answer, and essays, with answers and explanations) and case scenarios for the student to use in completing assignments for the course and for use by the instructor as case studies in class.

California Family Law for Paralegals is the only textbook for paralegals that focuses specifically on California family law. In its fifth edition, this straightforward textbook continues to provide California paralegal students with a practical framework for examining the full range of family law issues under California law. Among the characteristics that make this text the perfect choice for teaching California family law: A practical, straightforward approach designed to teach the basics to paralegal students. A focus on the California Family Code, integrating statutory law and judicial interpretation into a cohesive general discussion of family law and its various aspects. Examples of all the key Judicial Council forms used in the practice of family law in California Unlike other California-specific books, this book was written specifically as a teaching tool and offers a format that helps students learn, including Chapter Overviews and Summaries, Exercises, Key Terms, and a Glossary. Updated and completely current, The Fifth Edition includes: Revision of the text to reflect changes in the law, with new cases and statutes Completely updated forms Advice on how technology can make family law practice more effective Completely updated Instructor’s Manual A new, streamlined organization with shorter, more teachable chapters The only text of its kind, California Family Law for Paralegals offers comprehensive coverage—in a readily accessible format—of all the key topics and developments in this ever evolving area of the law.

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 California Paralegal is a career book for both paralegal students and practicing paralegals. This book serves as a reference containing a great deal of information that will be essential for every paralegal student or employed paralegal in the state of California. The information included, along with the comprehensive legal dictionary within the guide, should make the book one that every paralegal would want to have close at hand in school or on the job. It is Internet-rich with resources that will help the paralegal in many aspects of their day-to-day jobs.

This is the First Edition of the California Family Law Handbook. It has been endorsed by two California judges who agree that this book is easy to read and understand and a great book for paralegals. It was written by an attorney who practiced family law for 25 years and currently teaches family law to paralegals. The companion workbook (California Family Law Workbook) has questions for every chapter and student assignments. This textbook is a comprehensive family law book and the only book on the market today that includes all of the important family law cases, codes and California Rules of Court. The Table of Contents is detailed enough to use for research and it has a large, extensive index. This is the book that family law paralegals and instructors have been wishing for. There is an Instructor's Manual that can be requested. It contains syllabi for 10, 12 and 15 week courses and a substantial test bank. A workbook at a special price can also be requested. Make all requests at the book's website.