Legal Office Procedures

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 7th 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.

PART I: The Law Office

1.      The Law Office

2.      Office Duties

3.      Computers and Office Systems

4.      Preparing Legal Correspondence

 

PART II: GENERAL INFORMATION

5.      The Court Structure

 

PART III: LITIGATION PROCEDURES

6.      Preparing Legal Documents

7.      The Lawsuit: Preparations for Trial

8.      The Lawsuit: Litigation and Discovery Procedures

 

PART IV: SUBSTANTIVE LAW

9.      Family Law

10.  Wills, Trusts, and Probate

11.  Business Organizations

12.  Real Estate

13.  Criminal Law

 

PART V: LEGAL RESEARCH

14.  Legal Research

 

PART VI: GETTING A JOB

15.  Getting a Job

 

APPENDICES

1.      Forms of Address

2.      Sample Captions of Court Documents