Emphasis is placed on the paralegal in the working environment.
PAR102 -Law Office Management Analyzes a paralegal's management approach to the daily administration of the law office. Also addresses human resource topics that help the office run smoothly such as leadership, motivation, and persuasion, as well as extensive coverage of ethical responsibilities. Ethics Provides a compact paralegal-specific guide to the rules, regulations, and responsibilities guiding the ethical behavior of the paralegal profession. Research and Writing Introduces legal methods, including techniques of effective legal research and writing, locating, using, and citing research from sources available to the legal practitioner. Develops writing skills through preparation of briefs and drafting of memoranda, pleadings and points and authorities.