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Paralegal

Category - Ethics

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A trademark attorney was representing a businesswoman who needed trademark protection for her business. The attorney assigned the task of drafting the initial trademark forms to a paralegal. The paralegal can perform the task if ____________________________________.
  1. The attorney remains professionally responsible for all work performed by the paralegal.
  2. The paralegal retains ultimate responsibility for his or her work product.
  3. The paralegal is required to exercise independent professional judgment.
  4. The attorney assigns an associate to review the work of the paralegal.
Explanation
Answer: A - The attorney remains professionally responsible for all work performed by the paralegal. “Legal assistants may perform services for an attorney in the representation of a client, provided . . . [t]he attorney remains professional responsible for all work on behalf of the client.” NALA Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Paralegals, Guideline 3. Answer A is the best choice because is reflects the language of Guideline 3. Answers B, C, and D are all inconsistent with the Guidelines.
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