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Name: Ariel DiazHouse: SouthTopic: Law
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THREE COLUMN LOGIC CHART
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Essential Question: What is the best way to be a litigation paralegal?
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Best Answer: Attending legal courses to earn your paralegal certification is important to be a litigation paralegal.
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StatementsReasonsVerification
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1) What is the best way to be a public agency paralegal?1) Given1) None
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2) A paralegal assist lawyers by researching and giving their opinion2) Should understand what the job is before doing the job2) National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
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3) Litigation is the act of taking someone to court2) Should understand what the job is before doing the job3) Legal Dictionary
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4) Paralegals follow an ethic code similar to lawyers4) If you are unethical, you will be unable to work with the law in any way4) Paralegal Handbook
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5) California paralegals are legally required to be certified5) Creates a standard ability to understand technical aspects of legal work4) California Business and Professions Code
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6) Certification will bring more respect to the job6) Certification implies professionalism6) NALA
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7) Certification will give you an edge in the competitive hiring process7) Paralegal employment is expected to grow by 18% by 20207) US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
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8) Answer 1: Attending legal courses to earn your paralegal certification8) The field is growing more competitive, making hiring standards go up8) BLS, NALA
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9) Be ready to change tactics in how you approach your case9) Details on a case can change quickly9) Paralegal Practice & Procedure: A Practical Guide for the Legal Assistant
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10) Thinking on your feet is important10) If you can deal with something immediately, it will save time later10) Richard Padilla, City Attorney
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11) Answer 2: Be ready to adapt to changes in a case11) Case details are constantly evolving11) Paralegal Practice & Procedure: A Practical Guide for the Legal Assistant
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12) A paralegal should know almost as much as a lawyer12) Paralegals advise lawyers about what action should be taken on cases12) Martin Ramey, Paralegal Professor
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13) Keep up with what laws mean in the context of your case13) Legal interpretations can be changed through court decisions13) Purther
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15) Answer 3: Staying up-to-date on changes in laws15) A paralegal will advise lawyers on what action should be taken on a case, and should be able to understand what they are advising15) Martin Ramey, Paralegal Professor
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16) The best way to be a litigation paralegal is to attend legal courses to earn your paralegal certification
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