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Introduction to Paralegalism: Perspectives, Problems and Skills, 9th Edition

William P. Statsky, Pamela R. Tepper

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Introduction to Paralegalism: Perspectives, Problems and Skills 9th Edition by William P. Statsky/Pamela R. Tepper
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Statsky/Tepper's INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGALISM: PERSPECTIVES, PROBLEMS AND SKILLS, 9th Edition, provides paralegals with hands-on skills and real-world context to succeed. Skills covered in the book include identifying legal issues, breaking rules into elements, applying rules to facts, interviewing clients, investigating facts, digesting discovery documents, litigation assistance, researching the law, drafting documents and representing clients. Insights and examples help students understand ethical guidelines and cover efforts to regulate the profession in legislatures, courts and bar and paralegal associations. Case studies, technology updates and social media applications are included as well as tips about legal concepts and exercises. Fact patterns are followed and applied and Paralegal Perspectives provide insights into the profession and experiences of paralegals on the job.

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William P. Statsky

William Statsky has been a member of the ethics committee and the advisory council for the National Federation of Paralegal Associations and a member of the Certifying Board of the National Association of Legal Assistants. He has taught at Columbia Law School, UCLA School of Law, Antioch School of Law and Thomas Edison State College and is the author of numerous groundbreaking legal textbooks for paralegals. He was a member of the transition team for then-President-Elect Ronald Reagan. Mr. Statsky holds a master of law degree (LL.M.) in urban affairs as well as a juris doctorate degree (J.D.).

Pamela R. Tepper

Pamela R. Tepper is the Solicitor General of the Virgin Islands Department of Justice in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. She presently manages the Solicitor General Division which focuses on appeals, contract review, administrative representation of the executive branch departments and the preparation of legal advice to those departments. She was formerly an Assistant Attorney General and the Deputy Solicitor General of that Department, managing the divisions contracts, appeals and special projects. From 2000 to 2008, Ms. Tepper was the Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel at the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. For over 20 years, Ms. Tepper has taught at a number of paralegal programs, including the Southeastern Paralegal Institute and Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas; The University of Texas, Arlington campus; and the University of the Virgin Islands. Along with this textbook, Ms. Tepper is the author of THE LAW OF CONTRACTS AND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, 4th Edition; THE LITIGATION PARALEGAL, 7th Edition; BASIC LEGAL WRITING FOR PARALEGALS, 2nd Edition; LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING and TEXAS LEGAL RESEARCH, 2nd Edition. Ms. Tepper has argued cases before the Federal Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Virgin Islands Supreme Court. She is licensed to practice in Texas and the Virgin Islands.

What's New

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  • The book reflects the latest changes in the profession, including regulation and career opportunities.
  • Updated coverage of paralegal tasks, such as legal research and evidence management, reflects the realities of today's paralegal role.
  • Updated examples, assignments, hands-on activities and charts help students master key concepts.
  • The introductory fact pattern highlights situations a paralegal may encounter in their everyday practice. The facts are followed within the text to show the application of the chapter’s subject matter text to the introductory facts.
  • Online exercises are throughout the chapter in sections entitled “Analyze This” or “Online Exercises.” This will assist the student working with online searches become familiar with various websites where information can be located. The online exercises also provide an opportunity for students to engage in critical thinking skills that are needed in the legal profession.
  • Quick Tips are included throughout the chapter. These are practical tips that paralegals can use in their jobs.
  • Two cases are featured in each chapter which discuss a legal concept from the chapter. A summary of the case is included along with discussion questions at the end of the case to assist the student in understanding the concepts.
  • New sections in each chapter include technology updates and social media application in the legal profession. Each section is used to highlight new technologies in the legal profession as well as the use of social media as tools in the practice of law, such as its use in investigation and discovery.
  • At the end of each chapter is a section that focuses on paralegal perspectives and features paralegals on-the-job observations and the practical aspects of being a paralegal.
  • New exercises are added to the text to test the student’s knowledge of the concepts addressed in the chapter. There is a new addition to the exercises entitled “Portfolio Binder Assignment” where the student will create a portfolio of sample work that can be used in interviews or on the job.

Features

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  • Comprehensive coverage of critical competency areas and key skills, such as research, writing and administrative tasks, prepare students for their role as an integral part of the legal team.
  • Numerous charts facilitate comparison of such topics as different employment settings of paralegals and the variety of tests used by the court to define the practice of law.
  • Practical assignments and review questions allow students to apply each chapter's concepts.
  • Each chapter includes chapter outlines, checklists, chapter summaries and key terms to help students master the material.

Table of Contents

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1. Introduction to a New Career in Law.
2. Paralegal Employment.
3. On-the-Job Realities: Assertiveness Training for Paralegals.
4. The Regulation of Paralegals.
5. Introduction to Law Office Administration.
6. Attorney Ethics and Paralegal Ethics.
7. Introduction to the Legal System.
8. Introduction to Legal Analysis.
9. Legal Research.
10. Legal Writing.
11. An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office.
12. Legal Interviewing.
13. Investigation in a Law Office.
14. Litigation Support: The Role of the Paralegal.
15. Informal and Administrative Advocacy.
Appendices.
Glossary.

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