Intro. To Paralegal Studies: CH.1
& 3 Questions With Accurate
Answers
Complex Litigation correct answer Cases involving many parties
Conflict Checking correct answer Determining that the attorneys in the firm do
not have a conflict of interest or are not currently representing any party with a
conflict with the potential client
•cannot represent adverse clients
Contingency Fee correct answer •Only pay if the attorney wins
•Fixed percentage from winnings.
• Contingency Fee agreements need to be in writing
•Personal Injury, Malpractice
EX. UPS driver hits you, you need lawyer to sue but have no money.
Data to include in a resume correct answer Education
Work Experience
Specific Skills
Elder Law correct answer Protecting the rights of the elderly and obtaining all the
benefits to which they are entitled to
, Federal practice correct answer Non lawyers may represent parties before the
Social Security administration, the Patent Office, and other agencies
Flat Fee correct answer Ex. Lawyer charges $500 for a simple will. If it includes a
trust or the complexity of the will increases then a new price is given.
Hourly correct answer •Must keep track of day
•Detailed agreement with fees for each member of legal team in writing
•Description of time
•Common Litigation,Breach of contract
Intellectual Property correct answer Protecting intellectual property, such as
patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Interest of Trust Account (IOTA) correct answer Interest from trust goes to FL Bar
Foundation, money is used for legal aid
Interview Tips correct answer Always be on time
Thank the interviewer
Have questions prepared
Paralegal Manager correct answer Hire, trains, supervises, and evaluates
paralegals
Paralegals cannot correct answer Give legal advice
Represent a client in court
& 3 Questions With Accurate
Answers
Complex Litigation correct answer Cases involving many parties
Conflict Checking correct answer Determining that the attorneys in the firm do
not have a conflict of interest or are not currently representing any party with a
conflict with the potential client
•cannot represent adverse clients
Contingency Fee correct answer •Only pay if the attorney wins
•Fixed percentage from winnings.
• Contingency Fee agreements need to be in writing
•Personal Injury, Malpractice
EX. UPS driver hits you, you need lawyer to sue but have no money.
Data to include in a resume correct answer Education
Work Experience
Specific Skills
Elder Law correct answer Protecting the rights of the elderly and obtaining all the
benefits to which they are entitled to
, Federal practice correct answer Non lawyers may represent parties before the
Social Security administration, the Patent Office, and other agencies
Flat Fee correct answer Ex. Lawyer charges $500 for a simple will. If it includes a
trust or the complexity of the will increases then a new price is given.
Hourly correct answer •Must keep track of day
•Detailed agreement with fees for each member of legal team in writing
•Description of time
•Common Litigation,Breach of contract
Intellectual Property correct answer Protecting intellectual property, such as
patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Interest of Trust Account (IOTA) correct answer Interest from trust goes to FL Bar
Foundation, money is used for legal aid
Interview Tips correct answer Always be on time
Thank the interviewer
Have questions prepared
Paralegal Manager correct answer Hire, trains, supervises, and evaluates
paralegals
Paralegals cannot correct answer Give legal advice
Represent a client in court
