Introduces the reader to the paralegal career in California
Provides a comprehensive legal dictionary
Reprints the California Code of Professional Responsibility Conduct
Provides ethical opinions governing paralegals
Covers the unauthorized practice of law in the state
Provides extensive resources on finding or changing jobs
Explains important employment rights of paralegals
Outlines the major resources for conducting research in California law
Explains the judicial, legislative, and executive structure of government in the state
Covers pro bono opportunities for paralegals
Provides timelines for typical civil and criminal cases in California courts
Provides examples of local citation rules
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Paralegal Profession Chapter 2: Paralegal Employment Chapter 3: Ethics, Paralegals, and Attorneys Chapter 4: The Legal System Chapter 5: Legal Research and Records Research Chapter 6: Procedure: Some Basics Chapter 7: Sample Documents Chapter 8: Legal Dictionary