Oversight & Supervision of Paralegal Staff in California

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.

State Bar of California Certificates of Completion will be issued after the quiz materials on this page are completed by the Attorney or Paralegal and returned to Internet For Lawyers, along with your $20 (for one hour of MCLE credit) payment (credit card or check). Select your payment option at the top of this page.

CALIFORNIA: Internet For Lawyers certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1 hour of Ethics, General or Law Practice Management participatory credit. Internet For Lawyers is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.

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Oversight & Supervision of Paralegal Staff in California

Question 1 Business & Professions Code Section 6450 clearly defines activities which a paralegal cannot perform. Which one of the following activities can a Paralegal engage in?:

Provide Legal Advice

Represent a Client in Court

Contract Directly with Clients to Perform Paralegal Services

Serve as Law Office Manager or Otherwise Manage Law Office Financial Accounts

Recommend and/or Draft Documents for Clients With Whom They've Contracted Directly

None of the Above

Question 2 Business & Professions Code Section 6450 defines specific criteria for law office personnel who may carry the title of Paralegal. Which one of the following is NOT a criteria for Paralegals as laid out in the Code?:

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

None of the Above

Question 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.":

Yes

Question 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

Question 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

Question 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?:

Yes

Question 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.:

Yes

Question 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.:

True

False

Question 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.":

Yes

Question 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.:

Yes

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