Legal Office Procedures - Softcover

Morton Ed.D., Joyce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013220956X ISBN 13: 9780132209564

Publisher: Pearson, 2006

Synopsis

A market-leader, Legal Office Procedures, Seventh Edition offers a logical, step-by-step introduction to the terminology, basic legal concepts, and legal procedures required to work in a contemporary law office. Using input from practicing legal professionals, the text discusses various areas of the law, contains the most up-to-date forms, emphasizes technology-driven innovations and includes new photographs and illustrations throughout. In-text projects, cases and assignments give readers practice with document preparation, contemporary procedures, and order and sequencing. An accompanying CD-ROM and Web site support the text and help prepare and train students for their career as competent legal office professionals.  

About this title

About the Author

Joyce Morton is a dedicated teacher, leader, and author in the field of education.  She has taught for many years at Fullerton College and served as Assistant Dean of Students and was the Department Coordinator for the Office Technology Area.  She is presently teaching a computer classes at Saddleback College and has developed the Office Skills Program which features self-paced Distance Education computer applications classes.  This program enrolls over 400 students each year.

 

            She has presently revised the 7^th edition of the book she has authored entitled Legal Office Procedures, published by Pearson Prentice Hall.  Legal Office Procedures has been widely adopted throughout the United States and has received a 5-star rating from reviewers on Amazon.com.  This book is used in colleges and legal professional training courses throughout the United States, and seven foreign English-speaking countries.

 

            She is the recipient of the following honors and awards:

 

Listed in Outstanding Educators in America

Recipient of the USC Education Alumni Award

Recipient of the FullertonCollege Emeritus Teacher’s Award

Cited for teaching excellence by the Fullerton College Staff of Distinction Award

Attended USC on the Trojan Junior Auxiliary Scholarship

 

            She was the recipient of the Staff of Distinction Award at Fullerton College and was cited for teaching excellence, campus leadership, and contribution to one’s field.  She has also received the Fullerton College Emeritus Teacher’s Award.

 

            She has served a president of many professional organizations and presented workshops and given speeches at community and educational organizations.  She has consulted and provided computer training for various businesses and industries.  She is involved in various volunteer organizations and  recently served as Vice President of Trojan League of Orange County.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013220956X
• ISBN 13: 9780132209564
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 408