PARA 4101 - Law Office Management

Institution:

University of North Georgia

Subject:

PARALEGAL STUDIES

Description:

In many law offices the paralegal is also the office manager handling the day to day operations of the law firm. PARA 4101 will help students develop the skills and knowledge they will need to effectively manage a working law office in the real world. Topics will include: The law structure, ethical issues that arise in managing a law office, types of law offices, technology and its uses in the law office, law office communications and their medium and message, conflicts of interest, the importance of calendars and docketing, law office accounting and equipment, records management, personal and professional development, and attracting and retaining clients.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gc.peachnet.edu

Phone Number:

(678) 717-3639

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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