If a civil litigation paralegal is asked what a typical work day is like and what tasks are performed, what would his or her response likely be?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary from student to student as well as from one civil litigation paralegal to another. How involved a working paralegal will be in a case will vary greatly—but a litigation paralegal will be expected to assist with interviewing clients and witnesses, investigating facts, preparing pleadings, assisting with discovery requests, preparing settlement documents, and assisting with trial preparations and trials.

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After a salesperson obtains commitment, his or her job is over and other departments in the company take care of the rest of the sale.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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To estimate the accuracy of predicted values, it is useful to calculate the ________

A) analysis of variance B) correlation coefficient C) standard error of estimate D) residual E) precision coefficient

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When projecting operating expenses it is important to determine the mix of fixed and variable costs, one clue suggesting the presence of fixed costs is

a. the percentage change in cost of goods sold in prior years is significantly greater than the percentage change in sales. b. the percentage change in cost of goods sold in prior years is significantly less than the percentage change in sales. c. low capital intensity in the production process. d. the percentage change in sales in prior years is significantly greater than the percentage change in receivables.

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A small, open-air mall with upscale stores, convenient locations, and nonretail activities, such as a playground, skating rink, hotel, dining establishments, and a movie theater, is an example of a(n) ________

A) regional shopping center B) lifestyle center C) community shopping center D) franchise E) power center

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