Matter Readiness Assessment - BACKGROUND USE ONLY.
6 Questions
2 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

The featured matter is a private client who has recently signed a fee agreement with our firm for a new business formation. Based on the matter dashboard, should an attorney work on this case today?

  • Yes
  • No (correct)
  • The featured matter is a long-standing private client with a demanding and highly time-sensitive case. You received an email indicating several urgent deadlines to meet within the week. What is the best course of action?

  • Generate a list of each task and corresponding due date. Begin work, and save any associated documents and emails in Clio.
  • Avoid executing any tasks and reach out to the client for a retainer replenishment. As soon as the email goes out, begin work.
  • Avoid executing any tasks, reach out to the client for a retainer replenishment and avoid work until the "Matter Trust Funds" exceed the outstanding balance ,"Work in Progress" and projected billable time. (correct)
  • Start working on the matter.
  • The following private client has two expenses that must be paid in order to close out the matter. What is the best course of action?

  • Pay the expenses with a personal card and request reimbursement from the firm
  • Pay the expense with the company card and send the receipt to your paralegal to scan into Clio.
  • Notify the client of their need to pay the expense and avoid work on the matter until the expense is paid. (correct)
  • Notify the client of their need to pay and continue work on the matter to ensure timely close-out of the case.
  • A wise attorney would never begin working on a matter that did not have a signed fee agreement AND retainer as shown in the matter dashboard.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Our firm should offer to pay client expenses to create an efficient workflow and better client experience.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A partner is best suited working on workers' compensation defense matters versus private client matters.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Composition of Matter Flashcards
    19 questions
    Worksheet 3-1: Classifying Matter
    18 questions
    Classifying Matter Quiz
    41 questions

    Classifying Matter Quiz

    EffortlessGyrolite7402 avatar
    EffortlessGyrolite7402
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser