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CP Ethics & Professional Responsibility Flashcards

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  1. A paralegal who holds themselves out to the public as an attorney is subject to which California criminal statute?

    Answer: California Business and Professions Code § 6125

    California Business and Professions Code § 6125 makes it a misdemeanor to practice law without a license, which includes falsely claiming to be an attorney.

  2. A California paralegal's required continuing legal education (CLE) under § 6450 is:

    Answer: 10 hours every three years, including 4 hours of legal ethics

    California § 6450(c) requires paralegals to complete 4 hours of mandatory CLE in legal ethics and 6 hours in any legal field every three years.

  3. The concept of 'competence' for a California paralegal primarily means:

    Answer: Possessing and applying the knowledge and skill appropriate to the assigned tasks

    Competence requires that a paralegal possess the knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary for each task assigned.

  4. When a paralegal receives a phone call from opposing counsel while the supervising attorney is unavailable, the paralegal should:

    Answer: Take a message and have the attorney return the call

    Communications with opposing counsel on substantive legal matters should be handled by the supervising attorney; the paralegal should take a message.

  5. A paralegal who inadvertently receives a privileged document from opposing counsel should first:

    Answer: Immediately notify the supervising attorney without reviewing the document further

    Upon inadvertently receiving privileged materials, the paralegal must stop reading and immediately notify the supervising attorney so proper procedures can be followed.

  6. Which of the following best describes a paralegal's duty of candor regarding their status?

    Answer: Paralegals must clearly identify themselves as paralegals, not attorneys, to clients and third parties

    Paralegals must always identify themselves clearly as paralegals to avoid misleading clients or third parties into thinking they are licensed attorneys.