Preview Questions Legal Assistant | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the role of "calendar management" in case management, and how should a legal assistant ensure the calendar is kept current for all case-related events?

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Calendar management is only necessary if the case involves multiple parties

Calendar management should include regularly updated dates for court hearings, deadlines, and meetings, ensuring timely preparation for all events

Calendar management is irrelevant if deadlines are met without tracking

Calendar management applies only to trial dates, not other case events

Question 2: How should a legal assistant handle "conditional clauses" when drafting contracts?

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Conditional clauses are only relevant in government contracts, not private agreements

Conditional clauses should be vague to allow for flexibility in interpretation

Conditional clauses are unnecessary and should be omitted from most contracts

Conditional clauses should be carefully worded to clearly define the conditions under which the terms of the contract apply

Question 3: How should a Legal Assistant ensure clear communication with a client about legal fees and billing?

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By deferring the fee discussion to the attorney and not addressing it directly

By providing a detailed explanation of billing practices, expected costs, and payment structures upfront

By sending a generic invoice without discussing billing expectations

By assuming the client understands the fees without clarification

Question 4: How should "conflict of interest" checks be managed during case management, and what steps should a legal assistant take to ensure there are no conflicts?

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Conflict of interest checks are only necessary when a case involves multiple attorneys

Conflict of interest checks are irrelevant in routine cases without complex relationships

Conflict of interest checks only apply to the initial client intake process, not ongoing cases

Conflict of interest checks should be conducted at the start of the case, ensuring that no party or attorney has conflicting interests, with records kept of all checks

Question 5: What is the role of "client intake" in the administrative workflow, and how should a legal assistant manage initial client contact to ensure compliance with legal requirements?

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Client intake procedures are irrelevant for existing clients or ongoing cases

Client intake only applies when the firm accepts new clients in litigation

Client intake is only relevant when the client is a corporate entity

Client intake involves gathering relevant information, assessing potential conflicts of interest, and ensuring compliance with client engagement rules

Question 6: How should a legal assistant approach "statutory interpretation" in legal research?

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Statutory interpretation is unnecessary when the statute is clear on its face

Statutory interpretation involves analyzing the language and intent behind statutes to ensure they are applied correctly

Statutory interpretation should focus solely on the historical context of the law

Statutory interpretation applies only to international law, not domestic law