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Which of the following statements describing the competency requirements
Which of the following statements describing the competency requirements of a licensed paralegal is FALSE?
(a) A competent paralegal pursues appropriate training and development to maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills
(b) A competent paralegal represents client in a conscientious, diligent and cost-effective manner
(c) A competent paralegal knows general legal principles and procedures and the substantive law and procedures for the legal services that the paralegal provides
(d) A competent paralegal communicates with the client only at the outset and at the conclusion of the legal matter
Authority: Text p. 112; Paralegal Rules of Practice Rule 3.01(4)
Which of the following statements describing the required actions of a paralegal
Which of the following statements describing the required actions of a paralegal when after commencing a retainer they discover they lack the competence to complete the legal task is FALSE?
(a) The paralegal shall immediately surrender their paralegal license to the Law Society
(b) The paralegal shall obtain the client’s consent for the paralegal to become competent without undue delay, risk or expense to the client
(c) The paralegal shall obtain the client’s consent to retain, consult or collaborate with another licensee who is competent and licensed to perform that task
(d) The paralegal shall decline to act
(e) Authority: Text p. 111; Paralegal Rules of Practice Rule 3.01(3)
Which of the following terms describes a person who must act
Which of the following terms describes a person who must act with scrupulous good faith, honesty, and candour for the benefit of another person, who places absolute trust and confidence in them?
(a) Competent paralegal
(b) Fiduciary
(c) Beneficiary
(d) Continuing client
Authority: Text p. 109