1. HOW EXPERIENCED PARALEGALS USE CASE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO PREPARE FOR TRIAL

2. Documents and Lists that Will Prove to be Invaluable ► Pre-trial memorandum ► Trial exhibit list ► Trial witness list ► Witness notebook

6. Organizing Files for Easy, Efficient Access ► Organize file ► Continue to update and organize file ► Pack file

7. 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

8. Evidence and Exhibits ► Meet with attorney to discuss coordination/organization of trial exhibits ► Documents to bring to meeting ► Marking exhibits ► Reproduction of exhibits

9. 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