Behind the Bar: Inside the Paralegal Profession
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (849 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0595301002 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 120 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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What is it really like to work as a paralegal?Will I like working for a law firm and lawyers?What, exactly, does a paralegal do?And what does "assist lawyers" truly mean?Can you tell me about some real-life experiences?Which area of law is right for my personality?Lots of books tell me to, "be organized," but can you give me real specifics?How can I stand out from the rest and be excellent at this career?The answers to these questions, in depth and straight from the inside, are finally here.Reading like a novel, readers are truly transported "Behind the Bar"--deep inside the field of paralegalism and into the author's own career, woven with useful tips and information. The author also outlines qualities personified and sought after in legal assistants and what readers can do to achieve the same
About the Author A Certified Legal Assistant for 12 years, Tampa, Florida based Catherine Astl has much experience to impart. . In June of 1992, she earned an Associate in Science Degree in Legal Assisting from Hillsborough Community College. Catherine?s articles have appeared in Legal Assistant Today and The National Paralegal Reporter
JRoyt said Groundbreaking. From a male perspective, and a paralegal student, this book was groundbreaking. I read the reviews and they were great (except for the one "mostly dissapointed". They obviously didn't "get" the book--the whole purpose was to show that being a paralegal is NOT mediocre! Would you want your doctor, accountant or lawyer to "just do the job well enough?" and to just "get by with getting the work done" instead of done WELL? I don't think so! (I only hope that person NEVER becomes a paralegal.) Anyway, I felt this book was just what the cover saida good mix of informa. A Customer said REAL World Paralegalism!!!. A real world "no-holds-barred" look at the paralegal profession. Working for an attorney and/or a law firm is a unque experience in itself and the author has drawn on her life experiences and captured the humor, the drama, the rewards and the disappointments of being a paralegal. Anyone considering becoming a paralegal, or for those who are just beginning in the profession this book contains a wealth of practical knowledge and pointers not to mention a preview of what to expect in the world "behind the bar" as a legal assistant. A recommended read to ALL paraleg. A MUST-READ This book should be required reading for all considering the paralegal profession, and even those (like myself) who have been a paralegal for some time. Astl writes anecdotally, the book reads like a novel, with great quick tips and productivity improvement suggestions. She even gets somewhat psychological and offers some pairings of different personality types with areas of law that I found to be intriguing. I work in PI, and I really would like to be in a different area of law, and the book has given me some really valid ideas to consider. Paralegal programs s
Catherine?s articles have appeared in Legal Assistant Today and The National Paralegal Reporter. . In June of 1992, she earned an Associate in Science Degree in Legal Assisting from Hillsborough Community College. A Certified Legal Assistant for 12 years, Tampa, Florida based Catherine Astl has much experience to impart