Preview Questions Paralegal | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In legal research, when is it appropriate to rely on foreign case law?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Only when no local case law is available on the issue

When it supports the paralegal's argument regardless of jurisdiction

Never, as foreign case law is always irrelevant in domestic cases

When the legal principles are persuasive and relevant to the current issue, even if not binding

Question 2: In the context of litigation, what should a paralegal do when drafting discovery responses?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Include only the information the client deems necessary

Ensure that all responses are accurate, complete, and conform to the rules of civil procedure

Avoid checking for compliance with court rules

Omit details that might be unfavorable to the client

Question 3: What is the correct way to incorporate statutory language into a contract without violating the original intent?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By quoting the relevant statutory language directly and ensuring it aligns with the contract's purpose

By paraphrasing the statutory language to make it more readable

By incorporating statutory language without checking for relevance

By copying long passages of statutory language to make the contract appear more legal

Question 4: How should a paralegal approach the process of drafting a legal complaint?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Focus solely on the facts without referencing applicable legal statutes

Ensure that the complaint is clearly organized, outlining the legal claims, factual allegations, and supporting evidence

Write a complaint with minimal legal basis and avoid citing supporting law

Skip over formalities to ensure the document is filed quickly

Question 5: How does a paralegal handle outdated legal sources when conducting research?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By including outdated sources to strengthen the argument

By identifying the outdated sources and replacing them with the most current and authoritative materials

By ignoring the outdated sources if they are still commonly cited

By using outdated sources to avoid spending time on newer materials

Question 6: How should a paralegal handle the filing of a sealed document with the court?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Include the sealed document in the standard filing without additional precautions

Ignore the need for sealing and submit the document openly

Skip filing the document and ask the attorney to file it separately

Follow the court's specific procedures for filing sealed documents, including separate envelopes or special forms