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Learn how experienced paralegals use case management strategies to prepare for trial effectively. Discover invaluable documents and lists, file organizing tips, and techniques for handling evidence and exhibits. Get insights on planning with court staff.
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HOW EXPERIENCED PARALEGALS USE CASE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO PREPARE FOR TRIAL
Documents and Lists that Will Prove to be Invaluable • Pre-trial memorandum • Trial exhibit list • Trial witness list • Witness notebook
Organizing Files for Easy, Efficient Access • Organize file • Continue to update and organize file • Pack file
Additional Tips on Organizing Files • Be familiar with the area of law and the legal system involved in the particular file • Be familiar with the policies that a particular office may dictate for client files • Be familiar with the manner in which a particular attorney wishes the files to be organized
Evidence and Exhibits • Meet with attorney to discuss coordination/organization of trial exhibits • Documents to bring to meeting • Marking exhibits • Reproduction of exhibits
Advance Planning with the Clerk and Other Court Staff • Special instructions by the Judge • Equipment in courtroom to use • Who to talk to about arranging use of courtroom equipment • Who to talk to about arranging outside equipment and exhibit into courtroom