A declaration is a statement under penalty of perjury, not sworn to before a notary.
The research for a memorandum of points and authorities is sometimes done by a paralegal. Motion practice is often the subject of local rules of court, both in federal and state courts. An order shortening time is often the result of an ex parte motion. Service of moving papers in support of a motion is evidenced by a certificate of mailing. The hearing on a motion can be handled by a paralegal. Sanctions imposed for making a frivolous motion usually take the form of an award of attorney fees. Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a moving party is required ...
