How do attorneys and paralegals assess a case? How much is a case worth and how do I know? What are some differences between the pre-suit phase of a case and the litigation portion of a case? What task comes next in the litigation process? Can you tell me about some real-life experiences of a paralegal in a trial practice? What really happens to get a case ready for trial?

The answers to these questions, in-depth and straight from inside the profession, are here

Follow two cases, from intake to trial, through the entire civil process and gain a broad-based, big-picture understanding of the work involved as a paralegal in a trial practice. From the author of "Behind the Bar-Inside the Paralegal Profession," this second book in the innovative and popular "Behind the Bar" series adopts the same readable, novel-like style and is sure to teach paralegals how to assess and work on any civil case-from intake to trial.

What is it really like to work as a paralegal? Will I like working for a law firm and lawyers? What, exactly, does a paralegal do? And what does assist lawyers truly mean? Can you tell me about some real-life experiences? Which area of law is right for my personality? Lots of books tell me to, be organized, but can you give me real specifics? How can I stand out from the rest and be excellent at this career? The answers to these questions, in depth and straight from the inside, are finally here. Reading like a novel, readers are truly transported Behind the Bar--deep inside the field of paralegalism and into the author's own career, woven with useful tips and information. The book discusses the history and future of the profession, education requirements, the work of paralegals in different areas of law, the author's actual experiences and useful resources for the reader. The author also outlines qualities personified and sought after in legal assistants and what readers can do to achieve the same level of distinction.