LAW 5 - Law Office Technology, Computer Use, and Legal Document Production

    Recent Professors
    Not yet assigned
    Recent Semesters
    No scheduled sections on record
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    LAW 2 Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Legal Assisting, and Law Office Administration with a grade of "C" or better.
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is the study of how paralegal/legal assistants use computer systems, software applications, the Internet, and other law office technology to find legal resources, conduct legal investigation, and produce legal documents. Emphasis will be on database, spreadsheet, word processing and other applications as they are used to support paralegal functions. Topics will include discussions of technological developments in the legal industry, such as an introduction to current fee-based legal resources; word processing, spreadsheets, and databases for the law office; timekeeping and billing; case management/calendaring/docket control; litigation support; computer-assisted legal research; electronic court filing and service of process; courtroom presentation graphics; use of online California Judicial Council forms; and/or other specialized legal software and online resources to provide hands-on experience with essential litigation and practice management software applications in the areas of document creation, database management, litigation support and Internet research. (CSU) Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Favorites (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 San Joaquin Delta College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .