What are the limitations on the use of Lawclerks?

In order to use the services of a Lawclerk through Lawclerk.Legal, Attorneys must agree to the following terms:

  1. I shall have sole professional responsibility for the work product of the Lawclerk.
  2. I will supervise the Lawclerk’s performance of services on the assigned Project to ensure compliance with the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.
  3. I will establish and maintain the relationship with my client.
  4. The Lawclerk shall have no contact with the my client, including without limitation no email, telephone, skype, web, social media, or in-person contact.
  5. The Lawclerk shall not appear in court or any other judicial or administrative body on behalf of a my client.
  6. I will not ask or otherwise cause the Lawclerk to serve or otherwise disseminate the Lawclerk’s work product or any other documents to anyone other than me.
  7. I will not ask or otherwise cause the Lawclerk to sign or file any documents with any court or administrative body.
  8. The Lawclerk shall have no contact with opposing counsel, witnesses, or other persons potentially involved in the project for which the Lawclerk has been engaged, including without limitation no email, telephone, skype, web, social media, or in-person contact.
  9. If required by my engagement agreement with my client or applicable law, I have obtained my client's consent to utilize the services of a Lawclerk.
  10. I have sole responsibility for determining the fee charged to my client for legal services. The Lawclerk shall not have any involvement in determining the fee I charge my client for the Lawclerk’s services.
  11. All payment for Lawclerk services shall be completed through: www.Lawclerk.Legal.
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