Explain the differences among law office billing procedures, specifically, the differences involved in billing on a contingency basis, a flat fee basis, and an hourly basis.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working as a freelance paralegal.
Discuss the types of cases that would be handled in each of the following five law offices. (e.g., in a probate practice, paralegals would work on wills and trusts.)
- state attorney general's office
- public defender's office
- legal aid office
- county prosecutor's office
- pivate family law practice
Research the ABA rules of professional of conduct and summarize the sanctions imposed on attorneys for over billing clients. What role does the paralegal play in maintaining accurate billing statements?
What are the functions of a successful billing system?
List at least 3 advantages computerized time-tracking has over manual time-tracking.