Preview Questions Paralegal | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: When searching for statutes in a specific legal area, what should a paralegal consider first?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

The relevant jurisdiction's current laws and any amendments or recent rulings

The statutes from other jurisdictions that may be helpful

The most frequently cited statutes in unrelated areas of law

The general legal principles that apply to the subject

Question 2: How should a paralegal handle a client's request for information about a legal issue that is beyond the scope of their case?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Politely explain that the issue is outside the scope of their case and offer a referral to the appropriate professional

Provide a general answer based on their understanding, even if it's not related to the case

Ignore the request and avoid providing any further response

Agree to research the issue and include it in their case regardless

Question 3: What action should a paralegal take if the court sends a notice that the document was not filed correctly?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Ignore the notice and hope the court will process the document eventually

Review the court's notice, correct the issue, and resubmit the document promptly

Assume the notice was sent in error and do nothing

Leave the matter to the attorney to handle

Question 4: What is the best approach when handling a difficult client who frequently disagrees with the attorney's strategy?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Agree with the client's point of view to avoid conflict, while not discussing the attorney's strategy

Tell the client to trust the attorney without providing a proper explanation or dialogue

Facilitate communication between the client and the attorney, clarifying the rationale behind the strategy while listening to the client's concerns

Ignore the client's disagreements and proceed with the attorney's strategy without further discussion

Question 5: What is the significance of filing a motion in the correct court jurisdiction?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

It determines the financial fee for filing the case

It influences the ruling on the matter but has no legal consequence

Ensures that the court has authority over the case and can rule on the matter

It is necessary for the lawyer's credentials to be validated

Question 6: When drafting an affidavit, how should a paralegal ensure the content is credible and legally sound?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By simplifying the content to ensure the client understands the document fully

By ensuring all statements are based on personal knowledge, providing clear, truthful testimony, and adhering to legal guidelines

By including all available information, whether relevant or not, to ensure no detail is missed

By allowing the client to dictate the contents without checking legal requirements