Paperback, Emond TAGS: COMP12000
Legal Computer Applications for Paralegals provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to the software that Ontario paralegals use to produce accurate and court-ready documentation. It includes step-by-step guidance on using Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat for legal work, navigating legal procedures, drafting court documents, billing clients, and preparing statements. Through practical exercises, real-world examples, and a running scenario set in the office of Eagle Eye Paralegal Services, readers will learn to manage a client file from intake to finalization.
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A chapter devoted to documentation for specific courts and tribunals.
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Step-by-step guidance on major Microsoft computer applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
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A chapter on using Adobe Acrobat.
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Downloadable sample forms, including intake forms, court reports, retainer agreements, plaintiff’s claims, affidavits, contracts, and more.
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Boxes highlighting LSO competencies tested on the P1 Licensing Exam.
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Video tutorials, Practice Tips, and Practice Exercises throughout each chapter.
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A chapter dedicated to the life cycle of a client file, allowing readers to test their comprehension and apply key concepts and processes.
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End-of-chapter summaries, exercises, and key terms.