Focusing on how computers can make paralegals and legal professionals more productive on the job, this bestselling guide offers comprehensive coverage of computer concepts, exploring the latest versions of common programs like Microsoft® Word, Excel®, and PowerPoint®, as well as specialized applications including CaseMap®, Clio®, HotDocs®, TimeMap®, and TrialDirector®. With a clear and engaging writing style, real-life examples, helpful tutorials, ethical considerations, and up-to-date coverage of the most popular software used in all types of legal organizations, this proven resource helps readers develop the knowledge and skills they need for career success. Detailed hands-on exercises allow students to apply what they learn and practice using computers to complete realistic legal work.

1. Overview of Computers and Technology in the Law Office.
2. Word Processing and Document Assembly.
3. Spreadsheet Software.
4. Legal Timekeeping and Billing Software.
5. Databases, Case Management and Docket Control Software.
6. The Cloud and Social Media.
7. Electronic Discovery.
8. Litigation Support Software.
9. Research on the Internet and Electronic Mail.
10. The Electronic Courthouse, Automated Courtroom, and Presentation Graphics.

Focusing on how computers can make paralegals and legal professionals more productive on the job, this bestselling guide offers comprehensive coverage of computer concepts, exploring the latest versions of common programs like Microsoft® Word, Excel®, and PowerPoint®, as well as specialized applications including CaseMap®, Clio®, HotDocs®, TimeMap®, and TrialDirector®. With a clear and engaging writing style, real-life examples, helpful tutorials, ethical considerations, and up-to-date coverage of the most popular software used in all types of legal organizations, this proven resource helps readers develop the knowledge and skills they need for career success. Detailed hands-on exercises allow students to apply what they learn and practice using computers to complete realistic legal work. Screenshots in each chapter have been updated to reflect the newest versions of the applicable software, making it easier for readers to connect text content to hands-on work tasks and real-world scenarios. Reflecting ongoing changes in the types of software and solutions used in today’s law offices, the Eighth Edition has eliminated hands-on exercises featuring Tabs3® and AbacusLaw, while adding exercises based on Clio®. Ethical questions in each chapter explore ethical issues involving the use of computers in the law office, providing valuable preparation to help readers navigate these potentially challenging situations. Each chapter concludes with a variety of features to help readers assess and reinforce their learning, including a summary, key terms, a list of relevant Internet sites, a “test your knowledge” section, “on the web” exercises, questions and exercises, and an ethics question. Comprehensive coverage encompasses both common and specialized software frequently used in modern legal organizations, as well as a variety of skills ranging from basic to advanced. Detailed hands-on exercises give readers opportunities to apply what they've learned, while software screenshots to accompany the exercises (and throughout the chapters) make it easier to understand and complete each step in the process. Demo software available on the Companion Website helps readers to gain practical experience and hone their skills using the same tools they will encounter on the job.