Proficiency, Practice Areas and Chart 1.1

5 PRIMARY AREAS OF PROFICIENCY FOR WORKING AS A PARALEGAL Legal Research and Writing IRAC Client Interviewing Skills Legal Ethics ABA Model Rules Ethical code of conduct for Paralegal practice Document Drafting Motion, Summons, Injunction, Affidavit, Complaint Answer Decree, Order Argument Crafting Legal Office Management Client Billing Filing PRIMARY AREAS OF PRACTICE Family Law 4. Criminal Law Bankruptcy 5. Estate, Wills & Trust Planning Personal Injury 6. International Law URL FOR FORM TEMPLATES IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY http://www.saccourt.ca.gov/indexes/fees-forms.aspx CHART GRAPH 1.1 – PROGRESSION OF PARALEGAL FUNCTIONS Legal Research IRAC Preliminary Documents: Motion Complaint Summons Injunction Subsequent Respondent Documents: Answer Countermotion 16.1 Final Decree or Order ►►►►►►Court Hearings►►►►►►►►►►►►►►Court Hearings►►►►►►► ► ► ► ►