Pract Law Office Managmnt - Softcover

Roper

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0314043055 ISBN 13: 9780314043054

Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, 1994

Synopsis

Roper takes a practical approach to law office management. "Checklists," "How to" features and quotes from practicing paralegals emphasize the " self-management" style of the text. Clear explanations and many illustrations further reinforce chapter material. "Know Your Ethics" sections offer hypothetical scenarios that pose ethical dilemmas for students to consider. A computer emphasis provides clear coverage of computers and law office management software programs reinforced by hands-on exercise.

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Review

Chapter 1: The Legal Team, Law Practices, and Law Firm Governance Chapter 2: Legal Administration and Technology Chapter 3: Ethics and Malpractice Chapter 4: Client Relations & Communication Skills Chapter 5: Legal Fees, Timekeeping and Billing Chapter 6: Client Trust Funds and Law Office Accounting Chapter 7: Calendaring, Docket Control and Case Management Chapter 8: Legal Marketing Chapter 9: File and Law Library Management Appendix A: Succeeding as a Legal Assistant

About the Author

Brent Roper has a J.D., and a M.B.A. from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Over the pat 15 years he has published a number of textbooks and articles on law office computing and law office management.

Edition details

• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0314043055
• ISBN 13: 9780314043054
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 502