Preview Questions Paralegal | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How should a paralegal document their communication with clients to ensure clarity and accuracy?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Avoid keeping records, as it is the attorney's responsibility

Keep detailed records of all conversations, including key points, actions taken, and follow-up steps

Rely on memory and verbal communication without documenting key points

Only document communications if the client specifically requests it

Question 2: When preparing a court filing, what is the first step a paralegal should take?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Begin drafting the filing without confirming court rules

Immediately prepare the document for submission

Review the court's rules and requirements for filing

Collect the signatures first before reviewing the document

Question 3: When communicating with a client regarding complex legal matters, what is the most important aspect to focus on?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Maintaining a formal tone regardless of the client's attitude

Using clear, non-legal language to explain the issue and next steps

Providing legal advice in writing to avoid miscommunication

Ensuring the client understands every detail of the case

Question 4: What is the proper method for a paralegal to handle changes to a contract after it has been signed?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Record the changes in an addendum or amendment, ensuring both parties agree and sign the new terms

Ignore the changes and continue as if the original contract remains in effect

Make the changes without informing the other party of the revisions

Rewrite the contract and have both parties sign a new one without referencing the old contract

Question 5: How should a paralegal approach legal research in a case involving novel or unsettled areas of law?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Conduct comprehensive research into related areas of law, review available commentary, and identify persuasive precedents

Skip research on unsettled areas and focus on settled issues

Rely solely on the most recent case law, assuming it will cover all issues

Focus only on the opinions of the attorney without conducting independent research

Question 6: What should a paralegal do if they find that a document has been improperly formatted before court filing?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Correct the formatting immediately according to the court's rules, then proceed with the filing

Ignore the formatting and assume the court will make the necessary adjustments

File the document without changing the formatting, as it will be acceptable

Proceed with the filing as is, assuming the court will accept it regardless