Full Description
This practical guide provides a framework for the paralegal profession - how it is defined, how paralegals are utilized, professional organizations, ethical guidelines, and important issues facing the profession. It includes practical information for drafting resumes and preparing for interviews, as well as job search strategies. In addition, this book incorporates articles on a number of ethical and professional issues, written by various contributors, to provide readers with diverse opinions on current issues in the paralegal profession. It is the only book that provides all this information in one source.
Contents
Chapter 1: What is a Paralegal? Chapter 2: Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Chapter 3: Professional Associations and Organizations. Chapter 4: Certification and Special Exams. Chapter 5: Issues Facing the Profession. Chapter 6: The Private Law Firm. Chapter 7: Alternative Types of Employment. Chapter 8: Resume & Interview Workshop. Chapter 9: Internship Documents.
