Using Computers in the Law Office

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

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.