Sections
7 entriesSection 6450Defines paralegal as a qualified person working under attorney direction and supervision who performs delegated substantial legal work, and lists qualifying education,…Section 6451Prohibits a paralegal from providing consumer services except under the direction and supervision of the employing or contracting attorney, firm, corporation, government…Section 6452Prohibits a person from identifying as a paralegal unless qualified and working under responsible supervision by an active California or qualifying federal-court…Section 6453Establishes the following rule: A paralegal is subject to the same duty as an attorney specified in subdivision (e) of Section 6068…Section 6454Defines “paralegal,” “legal assistant,” “attorney assistant,” “freelance paralegal,” “independent paralegal,” and “contract paralegal” as synonymous terms for purposes of the chapter. The…Section 6455Allows a consumer injured by a chapter violation to sue for injunction, restitution, and damages, with attorney’s fees awarded to the prevailing…Section 6456Exempts an individual employed by the state as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal analyst, or under a similar title from the chapter.…