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Can a paralegal interview a new client while the attorney is on vacation and have the new client sign a representation agreement?
Answer:
Yes. And so could the secretary, administrative assistant, office manager or anyone else the attorney likes. The interview is just to see if the client has a case that the attorney is interested in, and he is free to share those parameters with his staff. The signing of the representation is just a paperwork formality between the client and the lawyer.
As long as the paralegal does not offer anything to the client which could be construed as 'legal advice' they are operating wtihin their legal capacity.
What else can I help you with?
What is paralegal duty toward clients?
A paralegal does not have a duty to the client. The attorney has a duty to the client. The paralegal has a duty to the attorney or firm that employs him/her.
What is an antonym for paralegal?
Attorney is an antonym for paralegal.
Who submit evidence into court the paralegal or attorney?
The attorney.
Does an paralegal get paid by the claient too?
A paralegal is the employee of the attorney and is not paid by the client.
How do you find out about a will in Florida?
Go to an attorney or paralegal.
How can you end your bankruptcy?
Ask your attorney or his paralegal.
Can a disbarred attorney work for a law firm?
yes, but not as an attorney. he can research and do paralegal work..
Can you accompany your grandmother in her Us visa interview?
You can accompany her but she would be better off with an immigration or other type of attorney or paralegal who knows all about visa matters. If she can't afford one the legal clinics can help.
Should I contact an attorney for tax representation?
An attorney or a CPA can be used for tax representation. Ideally a CPA who also is an attorney would be your best solution.
What jobs would require you to understand paralegal work?
There are several types of jobs that would require you to understand paralegal work. Any kind of legal aide or legal assistant will sometimes require the responsibilities of a paralegal. Additionally it is beneficial to understand the paralegal responsibilities if you are an attorney.
Child custody attorney in lake county Indiana for father rights?
Regardless of any recommendations, a father should always interview several attorneys. Even an attorney lacking experience can do a good job, as they may have a paralegal working for them with many years of experience. When attorneys retire, paralegals will often p[ick a new and upcoming attorney to work for.see links
Can a power of attorney be made out by the paralegal?
In most (if not all) states, drafting a power of attorney for someone else is the practice of law. It must be drafted by an attorney, or by the staff of an attorney (paralegal or legal secretary) under the supervision of the attorney. POAs can also usually be drafted by the person signing it (but not by the person who is receiving the power of attorney), since in most instances it is authorized to practice law on your OWN behalf only. Many states have statutorily authorized forms that can be used by a grantor without an attorney, but if a paralegal independently (without attorney supervision) assists a grantor in filling out the form, this may be the unauthorized practice of law, subject to criminal or civil penalty.
