Author Question: Explain whether paralegals are expected to comply with the rules of professional conduct? What ... (Read 39 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

Explain whether paralegals are expected to comply with the rules of professional conduct?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What do you strengthen when you engage in the process of cite checking sources or inserting the authority into the document?

A) comprehension of legal terminology
B) persuasive writing skills
C) analytical skills
D) comprehension of procedural rules

shoemake · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The ethical obligations of the attorney are extended to the paralegal. As an agent of
the attorney, the paralegal must act with the same ethical constraints as the attorney, including those obligations relating to confidentiality, competency, and candor and fairness. Additionally, the work product doctrine has been interpreted to extend the duty of confidentiality and privilege to those who assist the attorney in the representation of the client's interests.

Answer to Question 2

A