I have a ?

Paralegals are permitted to:


A) give legal advice





B) determine exactly how much a client will be charged for legal services to be rendered under a retainer agreement





C) interview clients





D) sign their names to motions and pleadings submitted to the court

I have a ?
A.) Not really. They shouldn't do that in a work setting, they should leave that to the attorneys. Anyone can tell anybody anything, it would only be wrong to do so if they presented themselves a qualified professional to do so.


B.) It would be shocking if a law firm permitted a paralegal to do that. Normally only a partner or managing partner will set the terms of a retainer agreement.


C.) Interview them about what? A potential case, sure. Conduct a deposition. No, not really.


D.) I don't know the laws of all states, but most require bar certified attorney who is the attorney of record on a matter to do so.
Reply:is the answer B?
Reply:give legal advice? no. but that may vary with regard to wills.


determine exactly how much a client will be charged - probably outside the domain of any such strict "permissions."


interview clients? yes.


sign names in support of substantive court documents in support of some motion or opposition or such? nope.
Reply:You should tell people what state you are taking your test in. Legal Ethics laws vary in different states.

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