The
Independent Paralegal's Handbook
by Attorney
Ralph Warner, Attorney Stephen R. Elias
& Catherine Elias Jermany - 6th Edition, 400 pages
An essential book for anyone who wants to provide Americans with affordable legal help, without becoming a lawyer. William Fry, Executive Director, HALT (an organization for legal reform)
For over 25 years, more and
more people have prepared their own legal papers with the help of independent
paralegals, instead of handing their cases over to lawyers.
The Independent Paralegals' Handbook is a practical guide for anyone considering
a career as a self-employed legal assistant, helping people take the law
into their own hands. It contains interviews with leaders in the field,
and discusses:
• legal areas open to independent paralegals • where to get the necessary training • the steps necessary to open a legal form-typing business • what to name your business • how much to charge • how to market your services • strategies designed to avoid unauthorized-practice-of-law charges • independent paralegals who work for community and social-change organizations • computers, the Internet and the independent paralegal The definitive guide on the subject for more than 15 years, this updated and revised 6th edition provides crucial advice for the new or veteran independent paralegal. Table of Contents Introduction 1 The Historical Background 2 The Law 3 How to Do Your Job and Stay Out of Trouble 4 Legal Areas Open to Independent Paralegals 5 Naming Your Business 6 Establishing an Office 7 How to Establish a Good Relationship With Lawyers, Mediators, and Judges 8 How to Run a Quality Business 9 How Much to Charge 10 Marketing Your Services 11 Computers, the Internet, and the Independent Paralegal 12 Customer Recourse 13 Working for Volunteer, Community, or Social Change Organizations 14 Political Organizing for Change Appendix A: Arizona Code of Conduct for LOPs Appendix B: Interviews Index |
The
Independent Paralegal's Handbook
by Attorney Ralph Warner, Attorney Stephen R. Elias & Catherine Elias
Jermany
6th Edition, 400 pages $34.95
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