The lecture discussed the necessity of ensuring a client fully understands the consequences of accepting a full and final settlement of a case. It is important to understand the ramifications of releasing all claims, past, present, and future, known and unknown once the documents are signed and the check is cashed.

Settlement is a key area where the paralegal will be of assistance to an attorney. Using the Virtual Library, Lexis, or general Internet search, select an article that details the paralegal's role in settlement and communicating with the client, and the skills that are useful to the paralegal in assisting with such work. In your initial post, respond to the prompts below. In addition, attach the article you selected and provide The Bluebook citation.

• Discuss the author's main points about the paralegal's role in settlement and client communication, and the necessary skills with regard to such work.
   
• Explain the steps necessary for the paralegal to take to fully advise the client of the consequences of accepting the settlement.
   
• Describe the skills you learned in prior paralegal courses you have taken that you believe will be most helpful when you are asked to work with the attorney and client to settle a case. Justify your reasoning for the basis for your selections.