Synopses & Reviews
'Using Computers in the Law Office, fifth edition provides up-to-date information regarding the use of technology by paralegals in all types of legal organizations. It includes basic computer concepts, including hardware and major software programs such as Word and Excel, and also addresses more complex skills and software programs available. Important topics covered include electronic discovery, Internet legal/factual research, legal timekeeping and billing, litigation support software, and case management and docket control software. A variety of other topics are also covered including: mobile computing, document management, security, ethics, the electronic courthouse and many other trends in legal computing. Each topic is presented in a clear and organized manner and includes many examples of how the software is actually used by the paralegal on-the-job. With more than ten hands-on tutorials, students have the opportunity to apply what it presented in the text and practice using computers to complete legal work.'
Review
The problem-solving exercises and hands-on exercises are excellent.
Synopsis
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 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.'
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 & 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.