Practice Management for Paralegals 2nd Edition by Michelle Roy McSpurren 9781772559675 *133e [ZZ]

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The only resource of its kind, Practice Management for Paralegals, 2nd Edition assists students in understanding the legal rules, obligations, and mechanics of owning and operating a successful paralegal practice. 

This text offers key insights into the guiding principles and management techniques of paralegal practice with a focus on the Paralegal Professional Conduct Guidelines and Paralegal Rules of Conduct. It clearly addresses different types of businesses, budgeting and financial planning, advertising strategies, insurance considerations, client retention, employment practices, client file management, and more.  

The second edition contains a new chapter devoted to hiring and employment practices and expanded chapters on marketing one’s business and setting fees. It also incorporates numerous practical resources, including a revised business plan, “Planning for Practice” scenarios, a checklist on items to include in a cash flow analysis, as well as new “Career Profile” Interviews with self-employed paralegals from across Ontario. 

This in-depth exploration of pertinent topics paired with practical elements provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of practice management and will help instill confidence in their ability to run their own paralegal firm. 

• New “Career Profile” Boxes with interviews from practicing paralegals across Ontario.

• An entrepreneurial self-assessment to help students decide whether running a small business is right for them.

• ​Revised sample documents: business plan, non-engagement letter, retainer agreement, and a contingency fee agreement and checklist.

• Practice tips offering decades’ worth of professional experience.

• Additional case law.

• Up-to-date coverage of the Paralegal Professional Conduct Guidelines and Paralegal Rules of Conduct.

• Useful URLs in each chapter to help students dig deeper into various topics.

• End-of-chapter review, discussion, and scenario-based questions.

Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview
Chapter 2. Methods of Starting a Business
Chapter 3. Regulatory and Legal Issues When Starting Up
Chapter 4. Developing a Business Plan
Chapter 5. Promoting Your Business
Chapter 6. Setting Fees and Client Retention
Chapter 7. Hiring and Employment Practices and Responsibilities
Chapter 8. Professional Responsibilities: Supervision, Finance, and Contingency Planning
Chapter 9. Clients and the Public
Chapter 10. File Management and Time Management