Synopses & Reviews
Computer proficiency is required of all legal assistants in order for them to make considerable contributions in their professional settings. Using Computers in the Law Office provides the critical, up-to-date information needed to gain such skills. Important topics covered include Internet legal/factual research, legal timekeeping and billing, litigation support software, and case management and docket control software. And, recognizing that utilizing new-age technology leads to higher organization and productivity, the author has included thorough discussions on mobile computing, document management, security, ethics, the electronic courthouse and many other trends in legal computing.
Synopsis
This book teaches the myriad computer skills legal assistants need in order to help make law offices and other legal organizations run smoothly. From case management and docket control software to litigation support software and legal timekeeping and billing, this is the definitive book on computer usage for legal professionals. Readers also will find that this teaching tool becomes a handy reference manual in the professional setting.
About the Author
Brent Roper is an attorney and the successful author of Using Computers in the Law Office.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Computers in the Law Office. Chapter 2: Computer Hardware and Software. Chapter 3: Word Processing. Chapter 4: Spreadsheet Software. Chapter 5: Database Management Systems. Chapter 6: Legal Timekeeping and Billing Software. Chapter 7: Case Management and Docket Control Software. Chapter 8: Litigation Support Software. Chapter 9: The Internet and Electronic Mail. Chapter 10: Computer-Assisted Legal Research and CD-ROM Legal Databases. Chapter 11: The Electronic Courthouse, Automated Courtroom and Presentation Graphics. Chapter 12: Specialized Legal Software.