Paralegal Career for Dummies - 3rd Edition by Lisa Zimmer Hatch & Scott A Hatch (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The verdict is in: this is the must-have resource for aspiring paralegals everywhere!

Looking for a new, lucrative, and rewarding career in the legal field? Have you considered becoming a paralegal?

In Paralegal Career For Dummies, you'll find everything you need to know about how to begin an exciting new chapter in your professional journey. This hands-on guide walks you choosing what type of law firm you should work in, becoming certified, and networking with others in the field. It's also full of the legal concepts and procedures you need to understand to succeed in this area, including legal drafting, research, interviews, and more. Plus, go online for a treasure trove of complimentary online resources such as forms, templates, and examples of legal memos, summons letters, and special verdict forms. You'll also find:

• Ways to use AI to assist in preparing legal documents, emails, and case summaries
• Up-to-date info about common software programs used to manage clients, do legal research, and track deadlines
• Strategies for creating digital trial notebooks
• Updated information regarding paralegal associations and their certification exams

Growing at the brisk pace of almost 40,000 new positions every single year, the paralegal field always needs bright, motivated, and effective applicants. Become one of them with Paralegal Career For Dummies!

From the Back Cover

Carve out your niche in the world of law

Paralegals play a critical role in the legal process, assisting attorneys behind the scenes and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. With the help of Paralegal Career For Dummies, you, too, can enter this important line of work. Learn important legal concepts and must-have skills, and find tips on getting certified, finding a job, and thriving in law offices. Plus, you'll get access to forms, templates, and other online resources--just to make your new paralegal job that much easier.

Inside ...

• Becoming a paralegal
• Navigating the legal system
• Conducting legal research, preparing documents, and interviewing
• Writing like a paralegal
• Managing a law office
• Joining an association

About the Author

Lisa Zimmer Hatch, MA, is a career and test prep expert who has taught paralegals and other legal professionals through universities worldwide. She and her late husband, Scott A. Hatch, JD, have coauthored numerous law and standardized test prep texts, including GMAT Prep For Dummies, LSAT Prep For Dummies, and ACT Prep For Dummies.