Using Computers in the Law Office » (2nd Edition)

Brent Roper has a J.D., and a M.B.A. from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Over the pat 15 years he has published a number of textbooks and articles on law office computing and law office management.

This book/CD-ROM package educates legal assistants in basic computer concepts, focusing on practical computer applications in legal organizations. Explains computer concepts without jargon, and gives step-by-step instructions, screen shots, and case histories. Early chapters review computer terms and overview Windows. Later chapters cover word processing, spreadsheets, databases, computer-assisted legal research, and the Internet and e-mail. Other subjects are litigation support, docket control, legal-specific software, and presentation graphics. Includes chapter objectives, key terms, and exercises. Assumes no prior experience with computers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Chapter 1: Computers in the Law Office

Chapter 2: Computer Hardware and Software

Chapter 3: Word Processing

Chapter 4: Spreadsheet Software

Chapter 5: Database Management Systems

Chapter 6: Legal Timekeeping and Billing Software

Chapter 7: Case Management and Docket Control Software

Chapter 8: Litigation Support Software

Chapter 9: The Internet and Electronic Mail

Chapter 10: Computer-Assisted Legal Research and CD-ROM Legal Databases

Chapter 11: Electronic Courthouse, Automated Courtroom, and Presentation Graphics

Chapter 12: Specialized Legal Software
Appendix A Windows
Appendix B Deposition Glossary