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Ethical Requirements of Oversight?

One Hour of Online, Participatory Ethics MCLE Credit for

California Attorneys & Paralegals

 

INSTRUCTIONS: Read and answer the following 10 questions for 1 hour of participatory MCLE ethics credit. Use the hyperlinks included in the questions to find the answers. This quiz will not only help you learn more about the ethical requirements for California Paralegals and the Lawyers who supervise them, but it will also help you hone your Internet research skills.

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Oversight & Supervision of Paralegal Staff

1. Business & Professions Code Section 6450 clearly defines activities which a paralegal cannot perform. Check all that apply:

Provide Legal Advice

Represent a Client in Court

Make Coffee

Contract Directly with Clients to Perform Paralegal Services

Serves as Law Office Manager or Otherwise Manage Law Office

Financial Accounts

Recommend and/or Draft Documents for Clients With

Whom They've Contracted Directly

 

2. The Code defines a Paralegal as someone who has:

(Check all that apply) - See Business & Professions Code Section 6450.

a certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by

the American Bar Association

completed a degree from an accredited (not necessarily ABA)

postsecondary institution that meets certain specific academic requirements

earned a bachelors degree in any subject, and has a minimum

of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of a CA licensed attorney

earned a high school diploma (or its equivalent) and has a

minimum of three years of law-related experience under the supervision of a CA licensed attorney

3. B&P Code Section 6454 allows for law office staff who do not meet the minimum requirements to be referred to as a Paralegal to still perform "paralegal" duties if they at least hold the title of "legal assistant" or "attorney assistant."
Select One: Yes No

4. Business & Professions Code Section 6450 goes on to outline the number of hours of Minimum Continuing Legal Education requirements for Paralegals.

How many hours of Legal Ethics MCLE credits are required for Paralegals?
Select One: One Hour Every Year Two Hours Every Three Years
Four Hours Every Three Years Four Hours Every Two Years

5. In addition to the minimum Legal Ethics MCLE requirement mentioned above, California Business & Professions Code Section 6450 also requires that additional general or specialized law MCLE credits be earned by the Paralegal.

How many hours of credit are Paralegals required to earn in general or specialized law?
Select One: One Hour Every Year Two Hours Every Three Years
Four Hours Every Three Years Four Hours Every Two Years

6. According to B&P Code Section 6450, is it the responsibility of the Attorney supervising a Paralegal to receive the Paralegal's certification of completion of their MCLE requirements?
Select One: Yes No

7. B&P Code Section 6453 addresses client confidentiality with regards to Paralegals. The requirements for Paralegals to hold client information in confidentiality is not as stringent as the requirement for Lawyers.
Select One: Yes No

8. B&P Code Section 6455 addresses enforcement and penalties for Paralegals who do not comply with the MCLE regulations. Paralegals who perform "paralegal duties" but are not in compliance with the employment, supervision or identification requirements of B&P Code Sections 6451 and 6452 can be fined up to $2500 for their first infraction.
Select One: True False

9.  Does B&P Code Section 6455 instruct attorneys that Paralegals who do not comply with this MCLE requirement must be "dismissed from the employment of the attorney who supervises them within 90 days."
Select One: Yes No

10. Does B&P Code Section 6455 address punishment for subsequent violations of the employment, supervision or identification requirements or the limitations on the type of work a Paralegal may perform under B&P Code Sections 6451 and 6452? Are subsequent violations punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
Select One: Yes No

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