The Paralegal's Handbook: A Complete Reference for All Your Daily Tasks [Paperback]

Anita Haworth (Author), Lesley Cox (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1427797056 | ISBN-13: 978-1427797056 | Publication Date: July 1, 2008 | Edition: Original

A completely updated and revised desk reference for paralegal professionals.

Paralegals are the backbone of the legal business. The Paralegal’s Handbook is a guide to the responsibilities and tasks a paralegal may be asked to undertake. In this comprehensive guide to the profession, expert authors Anita Haworth and Leslie Cox explain everything paralegals need to know to handle the job with accuracy and confidence. From ethics issues to a detailed analysis of all the tasks encountered in the various legal specialties, The Paralegal’s Handbook provides invaluable advice and expertise to paralegal professionals.

Haworth and Cox are experienced paralegals and provide explanations and details on the various areas of practice paralegals may choose including Family Law, Probate, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, and Personal Injury Law. They cover everything from handling everyday tasks to reviewing facsimiles of legal documents. This Second Edition is fully updated and revised, with a new section on eDiscovery.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Anita G. Haworth, RP, has over 22 years experience in the legal field.  A paralegal since April 1989, she is a senior litigation paralegal at Campbell Kyle Proffitt LLP in Carmel, Indiana. Anita is the the former President of National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA), serving from 2006-2008.  She previously served as NFPA Treasurer & Director of Finance, Region III Director, and held various coordinator positions including Roles & Responsibilities; Ethics & Professional Responsibility; Assistant PACE Coordinator-Public Relations. Anita was just recently appointed to the Thomas Edison State College Paralegal Advisory Board in Trenton, NJ.  She is an experienced speaker and presenter on paralegal topics, including PACE, ethics, management, and leadership skills.

Lesley G. Cox, RP, has been a litigation paralegal at Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim in Noblesville, Indiana for seventeen years.  Lesley served as Vice President and Director of Positions and Issues and later as Vice President and Director of Profession Development of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; Original edition (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1427797056
• ISBN-13: 978-1427797056
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #972,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing content, March 11, 2010

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melibean - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Paralegal's Handbook: A Complete Reference for All Your Daily Tasks (Paperback)

When I purchased this book, I was looking for a reference tool with examples of how to create legal documents for my paralegal studies. This book looks impressive--the cover and table of contents would indicate I was getting quality, specific examples of documentation and rules applying to a paralegal position, but I was extremely disappointed. The book is very general and does not provide any 'new' information; it is basically an overview of standard office procedures which anyone with any type of working background already knows. The examples of legal documents have a juvenille, unprofessional appearance.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars West Paralegal Books are Better, September 12, 2009

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If you are going to KAPLAN University this is the book you will get with your course it is not detailed it does not give you an extensive review of anything. Stick with WEST Paralegal Books.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The Paralegal's Handbook, January 8, 2011

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This review is from: The Paralegal's Handbook: A Complete Reference for All Your Daily Tasks (Paperback)

I was under the impression I would get document production advice, and really this book is a very general overview of Paralegal tasks. General knowledge that you learn through each of your Paralegal classes. This is not a handbook for you to reference by. DO NOT waste your money on this book. Very Dissappointed that my school book money went to no use.