Question 1

Which of the following is the leading cause of malpractice lawsuits filed against attorneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Missed deadlines 
B)  Fraudulent financial charges 
C)  Sexual harassment 
D)  Breach of client confidentiality 
A)  Missed deadlines 
B)  Fraudulent financial charges 
C)  Sexual harassment 
D)  Breach of client confidentiality A

Question 2

During a job interview, the interviewer says, "From your résumé, I see that you were only at your last job for three months. Did you leave voluntarily or were you asked to leave?" This is an example of which type of question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Closed-ended question 
B)  Open-ended question 
C)  Hypothetical question 
D)  Pressure question 
A)  Closed-ended question 
B)  Open-ended question 
C)  Hypothetical question 
D)  Pressure question D

Question 3

What are the main components of paralegal compensation? What are some of the factors affecting paralegal compensation?

Accepted Answer

The main components of paralegal compensation are salary (which may include bonus or overtime pay) and benefits (which may include paid holidays; sick leave; group insurance coverage for medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; pension plans; and other benefits). Paralegal compensation is affected by a number of factors, including the size of the firm or legal department and the specialty area in which the paralegal practices. Another income-determining factor is the paralegal's years of experience. Typically, more experienced paralegals enjoy higher rates of compensation. This is particularly noticeable when a paralegal has worked for the same employer for a long period of time. Another major factor that affects paralegal compensation is geographic location. Currently, paralegals who work in the West enjoy higher levels of compensation than paralegals in other regions of the country. However, salary figures represent averages and can therefore be deceptive. For example, a paralegal working in a rural area of Washington State may not earn as much as a paralegal who works in Chicago. Also, salary statistics do not tell the whole story. Although paralegals earn more in California than in Nebraska, the cost of living is higher in California than in Nebraska. This means that a paralegal's real income-the amount that can be purchased with a particular salary-may, in fact, be the same in both states despite the differences in salary.

Question 4

Advantages to working as a freelance paralegal include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to set one's own schedule 
B)  The ability to work at home 
C)  The ability to set one's own schedule and the ability to work at home 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  The ability to set one's own schedule 
B)  The ability to work at home 
C)  The ability to set one's own schedule and the ability to work at home 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 5

Being on time is extremely important for a job interview. When preparing for an interview, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  plan to arrive at least ten minutes before the interview. 
B)  be sure you know where the interviewer's office is located and how to get there. 
C)  find out whether parking is available nearby. 
D)  allow plenty of extra time to get there. 
E)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  plan to arrive at least ten minutes before the interview. 
B)  be sure you know where the interviewer's office is located and how to get there. 
C)  find out whether parking is available nearby. 
D)  allow plenty of extra time to get there. 
E)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 6

Stress on the job may result in all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  health problems. 
B)  sloppy work. 
C)  a formal work environment. 
D)  missed deadlines. 
A)  health problems. 
B)  sloppy work. 
C)  a formal work environment. 
D)  missed deadlines.

Question 7

A legal aid office represents which population?

Accepted Answer

A)  The needy 
B)  The middle class 
C)  The upper-middle class 
D)  The wealthy 
A)  The needy 
B)  The middle class 
C)  The upper-middle class 
D)  The wealthy

Question 8

A should mention again your availability and interest in the position, thank the
Interviewer for his or her time in interviewing you, and perhaps refer to a discussion that took place during the interview.

Accepted Answer

A)  cover letter 
B)  follow-up letter 
C)  thank-you letter 
D)  job application 
A)  cover letter 
B)  follow-up letter 
C)  thank-you letter 
D)  job application

Question 9

A résumé should usually be in length.

Accepted Answer

A)  one page 
B)  two pages 
C)  three pages 
D)  four pages 
A)  one page 
B)  two pages 
C)  three pages 
D)  four pages

Question 10

Paralegals are in demand at law firms because

Accepted Answer

A)  they can practice law. 
B)  they help provide competent legal services at lower cost. 
C)  there are government regulations requiring the use of paralegals. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  they can practice law. 
B)  they help provide competent legal services at lower cost. 
C)  there are government regulations requiring the use of paralegals. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 11

During a job interview, it is not appropriate for an interviewer to ask which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Are you married? 
B)  How many children do you have? 
C)  How old are you? 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Are you married? 
B)  How many children do you have? 
C)  How old are you? 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 12

Attorneys paid for by the state to ensure that criminal defendants are not deprived of their constitutional right to be represented by counsel are

Accepted Answer

A)  paralegals. 
B)  public prosecutors. 
C)  public defenders. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  paralegals. 
B)  public prosecutors. 
C)  public defenders. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 13

One-fifth of all paralegals work for

Accepted Answer

A)  law firms. 
B)  corporations. 
C)  the government. 
D)  family businesses. 
A)  law firms. 
B)  corporations. 
C)  the government. 
D)  family businesses.

Question 14

To reduce the likelihood of stress in the office, it is important to be

Accepted Answer

A)  organized. 
B)  clear about responsibilities. 
C)  productive. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  organized. 
B)  clear about responsibilities. 
C)  productive. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 15

Factors to consider in evaluating a job offer, in addition to salary, likely include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  job benefits. 
B)  opportunities for advancement. 
C)  location. 
D)  receptionist's name. 
A)  job benefits. 
B)  opportunities for advancement. 
C)  location. 
D)  receptionist's name.

Question 16

A position working for the Environmental Protection Agency is an example of a paralegal job with a

Accepted Answer

A)  corporation. 
B)  law firm. 
C)  government agency. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  corporation. 
B)  law firm. 
C)  government agency. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 17

Most paralegals are compensated primarily by

Accepted Answer

A)  hourly wages. 
B)  salaries. 
C)  bonuses. 
D)  overtime. 
E)  hourly wages and salaries. 
A)  hourly wages. 
B)  salaries. 
C)  bonuses. 
D)  overtime. 
E)  hourly wages and salaries.

Question 18

Freelance paralegals are paralegals who

Accepted Answer

A)  work for the government. 
B)  own their own businesses and perform specified types of legal work for attorneys on a contract basis. 
C)  work part time. 
D)  work for a firm with more than twenty-five attorneys. 
A)  work for the government. 
B)  own their own businesses and perform specified types of legal work for attorneys on a contract basis. 
C)  work part time. 
D)  work for a firm with more than twenty-five attorneys.

Question 19

Paralegals should be skilled in using which of the following programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Billing programs 
B)  E-mail 
C)  Calendaring 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Billing programs 
B)  E-mail 
C)  Calendaring 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 20

Public defenders are

Accepted Answer

A)  paralegals paid by the government. 
B)  attorneys paid for by the state to ensure that criminal defendants are not deprived of their constitutional right to be represented by counsel. 
C)  private attorneys. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  paralegals paid by the government. 
B)  attorneys paid for by the state to ensure that criminal defendants are not deprived of their constitutional right to be represented by counsel. 
C)  private attorneys. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Which of the following is the leading cause of malpractice lawsuits filed against attorneys?

During a job interview, the interviewer says, "From your résumé, I see that you were only at your last job for three months. Did you leave voluntarily or were you asked to leave?" This is an example of which type of question?

What are the main components of paralegal compensation? What are some of the factors affecting paralegal compensation?

Advantages to working as a freelance paralegal include which of the following?

Being on time is extremely important for a job interview. When preparing for an interview, you should

Stress on the job may result in all of the following except

A legal aid office represents which population?

A should mention again your availability and interest in the position, thank the Interviewer for his or her time in interviewing you, and perhaps refer to a discussion that took place during the interview.

A résumé should usually be in length.

Paralegals are in demand at law firms because

During a job interview, it is not appropriate for an interviewer to ask which of the following questions?

Attorneys paid for by the state to ensure that criminal defendants are not deprived of their constitutional right to be represented by counsel are

One-fifth of all paralegals work for

To reduce the likelihood of stress in the office, it is important to be

Factors to consider in evaluating a job offer, in addition to salary, likely include all of the following except

A position working for the Environmental Protection Agency is an example of a paralegal job with a

Most paralegals are compensated primarily by

Freelance paralegals are paralegals who

Paralegals should be skilled in using which of the following programs?

Public defenders are

Todays Professional Paralegal

The Inner Workings of the Law Office

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Sources of American Law

The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Legal Research and Analysis

Online Legal Research

Legal Writing: Form and Substance

Civil Litigation: Before the Trial

Conducting Interviews and Investigations

Trial Procedures

Criminal Law and Procedures

Tort Law, Product Liability,

Contracts and Intellectual Property Law

Real Property and Insurance Law

Family Law and Estates

Business Organizations and Employment Law

Bankruptcy and Environmental Law

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Exam 2: Career Opportunities

Which of the following is the leading cause of malpractice lawsuits filed against attorneys?

During a job interview, the interviewer says, "From your résumé, I see that you were only at your last job for three months. Did you leave voluntarily or were you asked to leave?" This is an example of which type of question?

What are the main components of paralegal compensation? What are some of the factors affecting paralegal compensation?

Advantages to working as a freelance paralegal include which of the following?

Being on time is extremely important for a job interview. When preparing for an interview, you should

Stress on the job may result in all of the following except

A legal aid office represents which population?

A should mention again your availability and interest in the position, thank the Interviewer for his or her time in interviewing you, and perhaps refer to a discussion that took place during the interview.

A résumé should usually be in length.

Paralegals are in demand at law firms because

During a job interview, it is not appropriate for an interviewer to ask which of the following questions?

Attorneys paid for by the state to ensure that criminal defendants are not deprived of their constitutional right to be represented by counsel are

One-fifth of all paralegals work for

To reduce the likelihood of stress in the office, it is important to be

Factors to consider in evaluating a job offer, in addition to salary, likely include all of the following except

A position working for the Environmental Protection Agency is an example of a paralegal job with a

Most paralegals are compensated primarily by

Freelance paralegals are paralegals who

Paralegals should be skilled in using which of the following programs?

Public defenders are

Todays Professional Paralegal

The Inner Workings of the Law Office

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Sources of American Law

The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Legal Research and Analysis

Online Legal Research

Legal Writing: Form and Substance

Civil Litigation: Before the Trial

Conducting Interviews and Investigations

Trial Procedures

Criminal Law and Procedures

Tort Law, Product Liability,

Contracts and Intellectual Property Law

Real Property and Insurance Law

Family Law and Estates

Business Organizations and Employment Law

Bankruptcy and Environmental Law

Filters