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    Ethical Dilemma PA 110: Civil Litigation April Paxton Allen‚ Paxton AND Associates‚ PA 123 Litigation Lane Suite 204 Raleigh‚ NC 27609 Phone (919) 555-1234 Fax (919) 555-6789 apa@microsoft.com To: James Allen‚ Senior Attorney From: Polly Paralegal Re: Justin King Date: October 1‚ 2011 Upon speaking with Mr. King yesterday‚ I have learned some new information that is very important to the firm regarding his case. Mr. King informed me that immediately prior to the accident‚ he had met

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    - Involving new hire paralegal Carl and the law firm Dewey‚ Dewey and Howe. MONDAY--- The Violation committed by the attorney on that day was ABA Model Rule 1.3 Diligence and Promptness for lawyers--this occurred in the manner that the lawyer did not act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client‚ as the lawyer was not even present or aware of the case in that matter. The Violations committed by the paralegal on that day are; The Paralegal failed to present Him/Herself

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    other services. It is outside the paralegal’s scope of practice to deal with matters involving wills or family law‚ including divorce. This was a direct violation of the Paralegal Rules of Conduct‚ “A paralegal shall not advertise services that are beyond the permissible scope of practice of a paralegal” (Rule 8.02(3). As a paralegal‚ it would be important for Jane Jones to avoid misleading any potential clients so that they do not assume that she is a lawyer. Jane Jones’ business name would have also

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    where to sign a legal document. As simple of a question as it seems‚ this has a lot of responsibility pertaining to the lawyer and not the paralegal. The main reason why is because the legal rights of a client may be affected since the client may have to indicate representative capacity (Goldman and Cheeseman 44) 5. How can the paralegal avoid UPL? The paralegal can avoid UPL by informing clients and other parties that they are not lawyers (Goldman and Cheeseman 45). Most notably the

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    matter. A client check off list will assist the paralegal as a guide while meeting with the client. At the initial client meeting‚ it would be helpful for the paralegal to get the following information: 1. Obtain the clients story in detail. 2. Evaluate the truths of the client’s story. (Is this a viable case?) 3. Get contact information for any potential witnesses or anyone that has more information that can help the case.

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    whereas the associate are usually on salary as an employee‚ not being an owner in the firm. The supervising attorney in a large firm is responsible for the actions and work of the lawyers under him/her. The paralegal is responsible for the litigation process. Some of the responsibilities of the paralegal are preparing casework‚ investigations‚ preparing briefings‚ conducting interviews and scheduling and maintaining client contacts. The support staff are those individuals within the firm that work collectively

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    Reporters‚ Paralegals‚ Police Officers and Legal Assistants. When I began my journey‚ I had graduated high school and applied for the academy‚ but that did work out as it was a height requirement at that time‚ but that did not discourage me. I continued to look for different avenues‚ within the legal field because I wanted a career that had an energized work environment. Someplace where I never knew from day to day what it will bring. While doing my different research‚ I chose to work as a Paralegal. I

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    engaged in her work? Monique need to quit worrying about what her lawyers or getting paid and focus on her job so she can be more productive at work. I think Monique needs to set some short term and long term goals on what she wants to do as a paralegal and what her hopes are from the company. Monique needs to do a plan of action to set up small individual goals to improve her attitude and enthusiasm at work. 2. What can Monique do to overcome the reputation of being a zombie on the job? Monique

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    MEMORANDUM OF LAW TO: Supervising Attorney FROM: Polly Paralegal RE: Jane Doe’s Asylum Case DATE: August 16‚ 2000 Questions Presented 1. Whether Jane‚ a minor‚ would be able to file a petition for asylum on her own behalf? 2. Whether Billy‚ the minors uncle and non-custodial adult‚ would be able to file a petition for asylum on behalf of Jane‚ if being a minor is an issue? 3. Whether Jane can use claims of physical abuse and being used as a governmental propaganda tool as grounds

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    employee! What advice can you give her about professional liability insurance. Question 4. Paralegals are expected to follow the same ethical rules as attorneys. Question 5. The elements of a professional negligence claim include: Question 6. Paralegals are permitted to: Question 7. Which of the following constitutes unethical solicitation? Question 8. While at the district attorney’s office‚ Paralegal Fritz worked on the prosecution of thousands of cases. Fritz feels trapped in that job. Even

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