Preview Questions Legal Assistant | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the proper way for a Legal Assistant to prepare for a deposition?

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By summarizing the case facts and giving them to the deponent

By attending the deposition and taking notes on key points

By organizing the case file, creating an outline of key questions, and ensuring all documents are in order

By simply bringing the necessary documents without further preparation

Question 2: What best practices should a legal assistant follow when scheduling meetings with clients and attorneys?

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A legal assistant should avoid scheduling meetings for attorneys but help clients with their appointments

A legal assistant should schedule meetings based on priority, regardless of availability

A legal assistant should schedule meetings without confirming availability and rely on attorneys to notify clients

A legal assistant should confirm availability, send reminders, and ensure that all parties have relevant documents beforehand

Question 3: What is the importance of "confidentiality agreements" in case management, and how should a legal assistant ensure that such agreements are properly handled and executed?

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Confidentiality agreements only apply to high-stakes cases, not routine matters

Confidentiality agreements should be disregarded unless the case involves intellectual property

Confidentiality agreements should be signed and stored securely to ensure that sensitive information is protected and only shared with authorized personnel

Confidentiality agreements are unnecessary if the case is public or non-disclosure is not requested

Question 4: How does a legal assistant manage "client expectations," and what steps should be taken to avoid misunderstandings regarding case outcomes or timelines?

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Legal assistants should not discuss case outcomes, leaving that responsibility to the attorney

Client expectations are only relevant if the client asks directly about outcomes

Legal assistants should ensure clear, consistent communication regarding timelines, potential outcomes, and any challenges that might arise

Client expectations are irrelevant as long as the legal process is followed

Question 5: How should a legal assistant prioritize tasks when handling multiple clients' legal files with varying deadlines?

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Prioritize based on the urgency of deadlines and the complexity of the tasks, using a project management tool for tracking

Handle tasks randomly to maintain flexibility in workload management

Prioritize based on the size of the files, assuming larger files take precedence

Handle the tasks in the order they were received without assessing deadlines or urgency

Question 6: How does a "document management system" (DMS) help streamline administrative support tasks, and what best practices should be followed to ensure compliance with legal standards?

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A DMS should be used only for client-facing documents, not internal legal records

A DMS is irrelevant for compliance if the firm has limited digital documentation

A DMS is only necessary for large firms and not for small legal practices

A DMS allows for efficient document storage, retrieval, and secure sharing, with best practices including proper indexing and access control