Surviving and Thriving in the Law Office
, by Hughes, Richard L.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781401838966 | 1401838960
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 8/2/2004
The author of this guide on paralegal career success brings to it a unique perspective as a former supervising attorney who now is a paralegal educator. This publication gives paralegals and those studying the profession an inside look at what law offices look for in their paralegal staff. Readers not only learn from the attorney/author, they also get first-hand advice from paralegals through the Paralegal Perspective feature. Readers will learn the answers to such questions as How do I know if the job is right for me? How important is salary? Once on the job, how do I make a positive impression? How can I produce high-quality work? and How can I advance professionally? A sample paralegal resume and cover letter with comments about their development round out this highly useful resource.
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Preface | xvii | ||||
Part I Setting Goals: What Should You Expect From a Paralegal Career? | |||||
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Part II Beyond Survival-How to Thrive as a Paralegal | |||||
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Part III Taking Stock of Your Paralegal Career | |||||
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Appendix A Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines for Enforcement of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. | 235 | (14) | |||
Appendix B Sample Resumé with Comments | 249 | (3) | |||
Appendix C Sample Cover Letter with Comments | 252 | (6) | |||
Appendix D Sample Thank You Letter with Comments | 258 | (1) | |||
Appendix E Alternative and Nontraditional Career Resources | 258 |
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