CP CP Ethics & Professional Responsibility 2

Question 1

A paralegal who holds themselves out to the public as an attorney is subject to which California criminal statute?

Accepted Answer

California Business and Professions Code § 6125

Answer

California Business and Professions Code § 6125 makes it a misdemeanor to practice law without a license, which includes falsely claiming to be an attorney.

Question 2

A California paralegal's required continuing legal education (CLE) under § 6450 is:

Accepted Answer

10 hours every three years, including 4 hours of legal ethics

Answer

California § 6450(c) requires paralegals to complete 4 hours of mandatory CLE in legal ethics and 6 hours in any legal field every three years.

Question 3

The concept of 'competence' for a California paralegal primarily means:

Accepted Answer

Possessing and applying the knowledge and skill appropriate to the assigned tasks

Answer

Competence requires that a paralegal possess the knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary for each task assigned.

Question 4

When a paralegal receives a phone call from opposing counsel while the supervising attorney is unavailable, the paralegal should:

Accepted Answer

Take a message and have the attorney return the call

Answer

Communications with opposing counsel on substantive legal matters should be handled by the supervising attorney; the paralegal should take a message.

Question 5

A paralegal who inadvertently receives a privileged document from opposing counsel should first:

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the supervising attorney without reviewing the document further

Answer

Upon inadvertently receiving privileged materials, the paralegal must stop reading and immediately notify the supervising attorney so proper procedures can be followed.

(CP) California Certified Paralegal Practice Test

(CP) California Certified Paralegal Practice Test

CP CP Ethics & Professional Responsibility 2