Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
Michael, a paralegal at Smith & Partners, is asked by a friend to draft business contracts and provide advice on forming a new venture. He prepares the documents, comments on their legal effect, and accepts payment. Which option best describes his conduct?
He is exempt from rules since he is employed by a law firm.
He is engaged in tasks allowed for paralegals.
He is justified because he does not represent his friend in court proceedings.
He provides services that are restricted to qualified persons.
When non-attorney individuals perform duties involving substantive legal judgment, those actions are generally reserved for qualified professionals. Drafting binding contracts and interpreting their legal impact are beyond basic clerical tasks. The best answer explains that such work is not authorized for paralegals, regardless of their employment status or the fact that they are not appearing in court.
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