The Trial Notebook
Here are some of the components:
1. Facts of the case
2. Witness List
3. Exhibit List
4. Opening statement
5. Motions (pre-trial)
6. Motions (during trial)
7. Motions (post trial)
8. Closing statement
Take a moment to do a little homework online.
In Google, simply type in the words “parts of a trial notebook” and/or “the electronic trial notebook”. As you will see from your online search, there are many different types of trial notebooks. Click on one of the search results and take a look at the components of the trial notebook.
Attorneys and their staff are having to keep up with technology in order to remain competitive in the courtroom. As a result, the trial notebook has evolved from notebook/paper style to an electronic form. The computerized trial notebook allows an attorney to search for key points quickly while a trial is in progress. An attorney who does not keep up these changes find herself at a distinct disadvantage in the courtroom.
And, so, it is vitally important for the paralegal to develop the advanced skill of compiling a trial notebook in its electronic form (on the computer).
How do you develop this skill?
First, review your initial homework. Review all of the components of a trial notebook.
Second, check out Microsoft One Note software, for instance. There are other software packages out there, however, Microsoft One Note will provide you with a great overview.
Consistently develop higher, more advanced skills as a paralegal and then be sure to note the same on your resume. Never stop learning!ook
Here are some of the components:
1. Facts of the case
2. Witness List
3. Exhibit List
4. Opening statement
5. Motions (pre-trial)
6. Motions (during trial)
7. Motions (post trial)
8. Closing statement
Take a moment to do a little homework online.
In Google, simply type in the words “parts of a trial notebook” and/or “the electronic trial notebook”. As you will see from your online search, there are many different types of trial notebooks. Click on one of the search results and take a look at the components of the trial notebook.
Attorneys and their staff are having to keep up with technology in order to remain competitive in the courtroom. As a result, the trial notebook has evolved from notebook/paper style to an electronic form. The computerized trial notebook allows an attorney to search for key points quickly while a trial is in progress. An attorney who does not keep up these changes find herself at a distinct disadvantage in the courtroom.
And, so, it is vitally important for the paralegal to develop the advanced skill of compiling a trial notebook in its electronic form (on the computer).
How do you develop this skill?
First, review your initial homework. Review all of the components of a trial notebook.
Second, check out Microsoft One Note software, for instance. There are other software packages out there, however, Microsoft One Note will provide you with a great overview.
Consistently develop higher, more advanced skills as a paralegal and then be sure to note the same on your resume. Never stop learning!
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