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Paralegals, Court Reporters, and Mediators Answers

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Match each profession with its necessary training and its typical salary.

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Match the job to the tasks associated with it.

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What do you think you would have to do as a mediator on the job to earn over $100,000?

A
work as an independent mediator, not in a firm, and keep all the funds for yourself
B
get a job in a well-established firm that had no other mediators
C
manage to mediate twice as many cases as anyone in the firm, eliminating the need for any to trial
D
have knowledge of human nature, an understanding of businesses, a sense of wisdom and humor
4

Why are some mediators retired judges or lawyers? Check all that apply.

A
Judges and lawyers have the right connections for outsourcing the concerns of the two parties in dispute.
B
Experience in the field of law combined with a wisdom of age increase a mediator’s value.
C
Judges and lawyers will know the standards they must adhere to in providing helpful mediation.
D
Mediators with advanced degrees are much more likely to convince the two parties to a certain point of view.
5

Which of the following describe the particular skills mediators have, or tasks they accomplish, that require them to have more education than others in supporting roles of the legal profession?

A
must display critical thinking, listening and speaking interpersonal skills
B
uses legal terms to clarify issues
C
trusted with confidential matters
D
establishes meeting schedules and files reports
6

The services supplied by a court reporter include a complete transcript of all the words spoken in a trial that can be used by law firms, local, state, and federal government agencies, and all levels of court system staffs.

A
True
B
False
7

If you had worked on an externship in a prosecutor’s office, and then you moved to another state, which of these legal support positions would be best suited for?

A
legal secretary
B
court reporter
C
paralegal
D
mediator
8

In order to receive a paralegal certificate, the exam may cover:

A
the American legal system, administrative law, business organization
B
legal organization and court administrative procedure
C
the American legal system, ethics, analytic skills
D
civil lawsuits, legal research, and legal contracts
9

Why did the professional field of paralegals develop?

A
During the Vietnam War, people took an interest in legal matters, resulting in an increase of paralegals.
B
In the 1970s, lawyers had no one to assist in executing legal work.
C
Legal secretaries trained paralegals to help with their overload.
D
The paperwork for lawyers alone caused this field to increase.
10

A legal secretary is another word for a paralegal.

A
False
B
True

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