Paralegal Ethics and Responsibilities

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What is the primary focus of Guideline 19?

Cultural competence in paralegal practice

Time management and planning

Conflict checking and file management

Marketing legal services and advertising of fees (correct)

What section of the guideline discusses unprofessional marketing practices?

sections 7-8

sections 12-13 (correct)

sections 3-4

sections 5-6

Which section outlines the contingency fee marketing requirements?

O.Reg. 563/20, s. 7

Guideline 13, ss. 29-30 (correct)

r. 8.03(4)

r. 5.01(9)(9.2)

What is the primary focus of section 3.1?

Conflict checking Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of section 4.1?

Time planning and management Signup and view all the answers

What section discusses the documents to be retained by the paralegal?

section 3.4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when dealing with a client with diminished capacity?

Obtaining informed consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Guideline 7, sections 8-10?

To provide guidance on settlement and alternative dispute resolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of dishonesty, fraud, or crime by a client or others?

Reporting the incident to the regulatory body Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of By-Law 7.1, section 27?

To outline the rules for dealing with dishonesty, fraud, or crime Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when dealing with a client who is under duress or undue influence?

Obtaining informed consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of rules 3.02(11)-(12) and Guideline 7, sections 8-10?

To provide guidance on settlement and alternative dispute resolution Signup and view all the answers

What is a paralegal's duty as a defence representative?

To act in the best interests of the accused Signup and view all the answers

What is a paralegal prohibited from doing in relation to the tribunal process?

Shall not abuse the tribunal process Signup and view all the answers

What is a paralegal's duty in relation to incriminating physical evidence?

Shall ensure it is preserved and presented in court Signup and view all the answers

What is a paralegal prohibited from doing in relation to witnesses?

Mistreating them Signup and view all the answers

What is a paralegal's duty in relation to their own conduct in the tribunal process?

Shall not engage in dishonest conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is a paralegal prohibited from doing in relation to their appearance in the tribunal process?

Appearing under the influence of alcohol or a drug Signup and view all the answers