The Independent Paralegal's Handbook: How to Provide Legal Services Without Becoming a Lawyer

ISBN-10: 087337343X
ISBN-13: 9780873373432
Series: The Independent Paralegal's Handbook
Pages: 300
Language: English
Published: 2004
Publisher: Nolo
Authors: Stephen Elias, Ralph E. Warner, Catherine Elias Jermany

Description

For over 25 years, more and more people have prepared their own legal papers with the help of independent paralegals, instead of handing their cases over to lawyers.

"The Independent Paralegals' Handbook" is a practical guide for anyone considering a career as a self-employed legal assistant, helping people take the law into their own hands. It contains interviews with leaders in the field, and discusses:

legal areas open to independent paralegals
where to get the necessary training
the steps necessary to open a legal form-typing business
what to name your business
how much to charge
how to market your services
strategies designed to avoid unauthorized-practice-of-law charges
independent paralegals who work for community and social-change organizations
computers, the Internet and the independent paralegal

The definitive guide on the subject for more than 15 years, this updated and revised 6th edition provides crucial advice for the new or veteran independent paralegal.