Rule 20-105 Confidentiality.

Lawyers must make sure the paralegals working under them keep client information private. This isn't something a lawyer can just hope happens on its own. The lawyer has to actively take steps to make sure the paralegal understands what needs to stay confidential and actually follows through on protecting it.

This means if a paralegal shares something they shouldn't, the lawyer can be held responsible. Client secrets and private details about a case need to stay protected, whether it's the lawyer or the paralegal handling the information. The duty to keep things confidential doesn't go away just because a paralegal, rather than the lawyer, is doing some of the work on a case.

For clients, this rule offers some peace of mind. It means the people helping with your case, not just your lawyer, are required to keep your personal information safe. Your lawyer is on the hook for making sure everyone on the team follows this rule.