What must a legal paraprofessional inform a client in writing?

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What must a legal paraprofessional inform a client in writing?

Paralegals must clearly disclose in writing that they are not lawyers and cannot provide legal advice outside their defined scope. This protects the client from misunderstanding who is giving legal guidance and helps prevent the unauthorized practice of law. The written notice should emphasize that while they can perform tasks under the supervision of an attorney—such as preparing documents or handling factual work—they do not interpret the law or offer legal counsel. Claims that they are a lawyer or that they can handle all legal matters would be misleading and improper, and discussing ownership of case files is not the core issue of this requirement.

Paralegals must clearly disclose in writing that they are not lawyers and cannot provide legal advice outside their defined scope. This protects the client from misunderstanding who is giving legal guidance and helps prevent the unauthorized practice of law. The written notice should emphasize that while they can perform tasks under the supervision of an attorney—such as preparing documents or handling factual work—they do not interpret the law or offer legal counsel. Claims that they are a lawyer or that they can handle all legal matters would be misleading and improper, and discussing ownership of case files is not the core issue of this requirement.

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