Flashcards in dit deck (45)

• What is the 4th Amendment about?

  Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
  law amendments
• What does the 5th Amendment guarantee?

  Protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
  law amendments
• What does ABA stand for?

  American Bar Association.
  law organizations
• What is administrative law?

  Law governing the activities of administrative agencies.
  law administrative
• What are appellate level courts?

  Courts that review decisions made by lower courts.
  law courts
• Who are associate attorneys?

  Attorneys who are employed by a law firm but are not partners.
  law attorneys
• What are the attorney billing rules/procedures?

  Guidelines for how attorneys bill clients for services.
  law billing
• What are the requirements for attorneys to practice law?

  Education, examination, and licensing requirements.
  law requirements
• What is Attorney-Client Privilege?

  Confidentiality of communications between attorney and client.
  law privilege
• What is the Bill of Rights?

  The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
  law constitution
• What is binding mediation?

  A mediation process where the agreement is legally enforceable.
  law mediation
• What are the rules for Client’s funds (Trust funds)?

  Regulations governing the handling of client funds by attorneys.
  law trust_funds
• What are court rules?

  Regulations that govern court procedures and conduct.
  law court_rules
• What are the different forms of law firm business organizations?

  Sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, LLC.
  law organizations
• What is the disclosure of paralegal status?

  Requirement to inform clients about the paralegal's role.
  law paralegal
• What is the Duty of Competence?

  Requirement for attorneys to provide competent representation.
  law ethics
• What is the Duty of Confidentiality?

  Obligation to protect client information from disclosure.
  law ethics
• What are the educational choices leading to a paralegal profession?

  Degree programs, certifications, and training specific to paralegals.
  law education
• What are equitable remedies?

  Judicial remedies that require a party to act or refrain from acting.
  law remedies
• What is the Freedom of Information Act?

  Law allowing access to government records and information.
  law foia
• What is international law?

  Rules and principles governing relations between nations.
  law international
• What is legal analysis?

  Process of examining legal issues and applying law to facts.
  law analysis
• What are important listening skills for paralegals?

  Active listening, understanding client needs, and communication.
  law skills
• What do NALA/NFPA/NALS represent?

  National Association of Legal Assistants, National Federation of Paralegal Associations, National Association of Legal Secretaries.
  law organizations
• What are NALA’s Model Standards and Guidelines?

  Standards for the education and performance of paralegals.
  law standards
• What are the types of mediation?

  Facilitative, evaluative, transformative, and directive mediation.
  law mediation
• What are office procedures for closed cases?

  Protocols for managing and archiving closed legal cases.
  law procedures
• What are paralegal duties typical of a large law firm?

  Research, document preparation, client communication, and case management.
  law paralegal_duties
• What are paralegal duties typical of a solo practitioner law firm?

  Client interaction, case management, and administrative support.
  law paralegal_duties
• What is precedent and departure from precedent?

  Legal principles established in previous cases that guide future decisions.
  law precedent
• What are primary and secondary sources of law?

  Primary sources are statutes and case law; secondary sources are commentaries and articles.
  law sources
• What is Stare Decisis?

  The doctrine of adhering to precedent in legal decision-making.
  law precedent
• What are state court systems?

  Judicial structures organized at the state level, including trial and appellate courts.
  law courts
• What is the Statute of Limitations?

  The time limit within which a lawsuit must be filed.
  law statute
• What is the difference between substantive and procedural law?

  Substantive law defines rights and duties; procedural law outlines the process to enforce them.
  law law_types
• What are the tasks a paralegal can/cannot perform?

  Can conduct research, draft documents; cannot provide legal advice or represent clients in court.
  law paralegal_tasks
• What are trial level courts?

  Courts where cases are first heard and evidence is presented.
  law courts
• What are the types of legal fees?

  Hourly fees, flat fees, contingency fees, and retainer fees.
  law fees
• What is the U.S. Court of Appeals?

  Federal courts that review decisions from lower courts.
  law courts
• What does the U.S. Constitution outline?

  The framework of the U.S. government and its powers.
  law constitution
• What is the Unauthorized Practice of Law?

  Engaging in legal practice without a valid license.
  law unauthorized_practice
• What are the functions/rules of the United States Supreme Court?

  Highest court in the U.S., reviews cases, interprets laws, and ensures justice.
  law supreme_court
• What is the USA Patriot Act?

  Legislation enacted to enhance national security and combat terrorism.
  law legislation
• What is venue in legal terms?

  The location where a case is tried; change of venue may occur for fairness.
  law venue
• What is a Writ of Certiorari?

  A request for the Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision.
  law writ