Paralegal Rules
Exists when the client believes they are represented by an attorney
attorney-client privilege.
Hardware
What is Tangible parts of a computer
Landlord/Tenant disputes, Divorce hearings, lawsuits to recover lost earnings, payment of medical bills, restitution for damage, etc... are referred to as
What is Civil Litigation
When conducting an interview what is considered the most important skill for a paralegal?
What is Listening
When the higher court makes a decision, the lower courts must follow suit
What is Stare Decicis or Stand by the Decision
Hello, I'm Mr. Rust and I am the paralegal for Mrs. Jones the Attorney. I will be asking you some questions today.
how you would introduce yourself to a new client.
U.S. Tax Court and Bankruptcy Court are examples of
Special Federal Courts
defendant to a lawsuit does not answer the complaint?
What is Default Judgement
Jurisdiction over the property
What is In Rem Jurisdiction
Prior to trial a criminal defendant is offered the chance to plead guilty to charges in exchange for other charge(s) being dropped.
What is plea bargain.
Rain Maker
What is a lawyer who initiates billable hours for the firm
NOT contained in a typical case file
Retainer agreement, billing invoices and receipts, record of matters handled for the client.
Trial Court for the Federal System is
What is the U.S. District Court
Track Changes on Microsoft Word
What is when an attorney wants to see all edits that have been done on a contract, what should he/she use?
When an appellate court believes there were no errors made at trial, they will
What is affirm
This person supervises paralegals in a large firm, assigns them to attorneys, and delegates work to be done for the firm.
What is Paralegal Manager
A single computer at the paralegal's desk versus a series of computers linked together on the same system
What is workstation versus Network
What type of matters does the administrative agency EEOC handle?
Discrimination in the workplace including Sexual Harassment
A cost-effective method of interviewing a person who does not live in your geographic area might be:
Online Collaboration
The Court of last resort
United States Supreme Court
Money is paid BEFORE representation to secure representation by an attorney.
What is retainer.
A client file differs from a case file in that a client file will contain records of each consultation with the client, retainer agreements, and billing/payment receipts. A case file will include items such as interviews, documents, reports, and expert opinion materials.
What is TRUE
The finding that probable cause exists for a defendant to stand trial, this group issues a "True Bill" which becomes an Indictment once signed by a Judge
What is Grand Jury
a phrase used to describe the doctrine on which our common law system is based
What is Stare Decisis
There are currently 9 members one of whom holds the title "Chief Justice".
What is U.S. Supreme Court