Using Computers in the Law Office FROM THE PUBLISHER
The third edition of Using Computers in the Law Office reviews computer skills for legal assistants in a practical, hands-on manner. The book uses many updated legal-specific examples, charts, tables, exercises, step-by-step explanations, case histories, and software to make it easy to use and understand. The latest technologies are covered including a whole new chapter on the Internet and electronic mail, and descriptions of the latest software and hardware. An expanded ethics section is included in each chapter and a complete chapter on how to avoid malpractice with computers is also included. New case histories have been added throughout the book to emphasize how computer technology is being used to win cases and to practice law more efficiently and effectively.
Features:Current legal software is included with the bookScreen shots of current software products allow readers to view the software being used in legal-specific waysCurrent case histories of computer use in litigation enable readers to bridge the gap between learning and using technologyEthical considerations for each chapter help readers to understand ethical responsibilities that are relative to computer technology.
SYNOPSIS
This book/CD-ROM package educates legal assistants in basic computer concepts, focusing on practical computer applications in legal organizations. Explains computer concepts without jargon, and gives step-by-step instructions, screen shots, and case histories. Early chapters review computer terms and overview Windows. Later chapters cover word processing, spreadsheets, databases, computer-assisted legal research, and the Internet and e-mail. Other subjects are litigation support, docket control, legal-specific software, and presentation graphics. Includes chapter objectives, key terms, and exercises. Assumes no prior experience with computers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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