Paralegal Certification(questions well answered)2023 passed

Paralegal CertificationParalegal cannot . . . - correct answer (1) Represent a client in court; (2) offer legal advice; (3) undertake representation of a client; or (4) set fees The American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Conduct and Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Legal Assistant Services - correct answer Basis for State Rules North Carolina State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct - correct answer Governs attorneys who supervise paralegals Unauthorized practice of law - correct answer Engaging in the practice of law or advertising or otherwise holding out to the public of an ability to provide legal services by someone other than a licensed NC attorney Practice of Law - correct answer Performing any legal service for another person, firm or corporation, with or without compensation; preparing court documents; assisting in legal work; or advising another person, firm or corporation about their legal rights. Other Duties that cannot be performed by a non-attorney - correct answer Abstracting and passing upon titles to real estate; organizing corporations; preparing or aiding in the preparation of deeds, trusts, will or other legal documents; preparing or aiding in the preparation of probate petitions and accountings; preparing or aiding in the preparation of court pleadings; and appearing in court or before any judicial or quasi-judicial body on behalf of another Primary authority is the law as provided by the government, including federal and state - correct answer constitutions; statutes; case law/common law; and administrative agency rules/regulations. Other primary authorities include: federal treaties, and Local (city or county) ordinances "Mandatory" law - correct answer Primary authority when it is directly applicable to the fact situation at hand. Court cannot deviate, i.e., federal and state statutes.