Signing Pleadings

You are working as a paralegal for the law firm that represents one of the plaintiffs in the Arkansas Bus Collision Case. A paralegal signs a pleading for the attorney so that the pleading can be filed before the statute of limitation expires.

Discuss the following questions.

May a paralegal ever sign a pleading for an attorney?

What procedures should the paralegal follow before taking any documents to the courthouse for filing?

What are your the local court rules in Utah for signing pleadings?

What special rules apply to signing pleading in your state that require electronic filing or e-filing? What rules apply to signing pleadings in federal court?