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Chapter 1. Basic Flashcards

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American Bar Association

ABA

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A voluntary national association of attorneys. The _______ plays an active role in developing educational and ethical studies for attorneys and pursuing improvements in the administration of justice

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Paralegal and Legal Assistant

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  • used interchangeably

- qualified by education who is employed by a lawyer, in which a lawyer is responsible for.

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National Association of Legal Assistants

NALA

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One of the two largest ______ paralegal associations in the United States.

Formed in 1975. ______ is actively involved in paralegal progressional development.

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National Federation of Paralegal Associations

NFPA

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One of the two largest ______ paralegal associations in the United States.

Formed in 1974______ is actively involved in paralegal progressional development.

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American Association for Paralegal Education

AAfPE

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A national organization of paralegal educators

Was established in 1981 to promote high standards for paralegal educations

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Paralegal Qualified By

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Education
Training
work experience

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Employed or retained by

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Lawyer
Law office
Corporation
Government agency

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Major Organizations

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American Bar Association

National Association of Legal Assistants

National Federation of Paralegal Associations

American Association for Paralegal Education

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ABA

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American Bar Association

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NALA

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National Association of Legal Assistants

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NFPA

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National Federation of Paralegal Associations

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AAfPE

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American Association for Paralegal Education

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Expanding Roles

Overall

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  • Perform many functions that traditionally were performed by attorneys
  • Work falls between an attorney and a legal secretary
  • Perform Substantive legal work
  • Trained to perform through education, experience, or usually both
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Paralegal tasks

Day to day tasks

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  • Conduct Client interviews and maintain contact with clients
  • Locate and interview witnesses
  • Conduct legal investigation
  • Calendar and track important deadlines
  • Organize and maintain clients files
  • Conduct legal research
  • Draft legal documents
  • File legal documents with courts
  • Summarize witness testimony
  • Coordinate litigation proceedings
  • Attend legal proceedings
  • Computers and technology
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What do Paralegals Do

Duties Vary Why

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Size of office

Kind of law that the firm practices

Amount of experience or expertise that the paralegal has

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Paralegals do

Most of the time

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Drafting legal documents

Handling client relations

Conducting legal research

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Paralegals and technology

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Specialized legal software programs

Time and billing software

Online legal database

Litigation support software

Computer skills and technical knowledge is highly valued

One of foremost areas of expanding paralegal responsibility

Increased marketability

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Model employee

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Come prepared
Expect the unexpected
Be ethical without exception
Know where and how to find the answers
Be mindful of cost
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Educational Options

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Two year community college programs
Four year bachelors degree programs
Certificate programs
Postgraduate certificate programs
Masters degree programs
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Substantive Law

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Law
rights and duties of individuals
respect to each other’s conduct and property

Creates legal rights and obligations

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Procedural Law

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Establishes methods of enforcing rights
What documents need to be filed
When the documents should be filed
Which courts will hear the case
Which witnesses will be called
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Demands on paralegals have increased

Personality traits-PELTAA

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Professional
Efficient
Legal knowledge 
Think logically
Analyze complex issues 
Analyze conflicting facts
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Professionalisms

Under pressure

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Remain calm, detailed oriented and accurate

Focus on completing task quickly and accurately

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Skills

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Analytical
Communication
—— reading, writing, speaking, interpersonal

Computer
Organization
Information confidential
Professionalism

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