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Well, for those watching at home this is definitively not how good lawyers delegate.
Author, are you an experienced lawyer who is new to litigation or a lawyer who is new to practicing law? Also, what kind of case is it? How much is at stake, and are you in state or federal court?
Thanks so much!!
I can offer no insight but just wanted to say I love this community. Teacher 1 does offer great insight on so many posts
Same. Here for Teacher1 who obviously know how to mentor and thumbs down for the partner who isn’t setting up the framework and asking what the next steps are to teach a young associate how to practice law.
Can we create a new Teacher1 Bowl?
Yes, please!
We would not have to deal with the real life impact, so all good there 🤣
Teacher 1 for the win again
To everyone who’s commented with advice and encouragement here. Thank you. I’m scared sh**less at this job everyday. This community is fantastic.
Teacher 1 where were you when I was a first year? Lmao 🤣
If your client is the corporate rep then ask the other side for the topics of inquiry. Then pass that on to client, explain that OC wants to examine the topics provided and that they need to designate someone as the corporate representative that can testify as to those topics. Then once that person is designated, get dates from them and provide to OC. If not corporate rep, then just skip to asking for dates and providing to the other side.
Once depos are set, schedule two depo preps with the deponent(s) you are defending. Meanwhile, study and prepare for the depos you are defending. Know your objections and how to make them during depositions (a bit different from trial), know what is privilege information for the case, know the topics of inquiry so OC doesn’t go outside of that.
Additionally, start or continue reviewing discovery you have and check status on discovery requests. If no discovery requests, draft requests for productions (RFPs), Interrogatories (ROGs), and perhaps requests for Admissions (RFAs) and serve on other side.
Check to see whether there is a case management order, and make sure to satisfy deadlines and if you can’t then ask for extensions/ move for continuances (depends on situation).
Lastly, consider getting an expert. Confer with the partner as to whether the firm will retain an expert on the case or not. You may also get lucky and inquire from OC in whether they are getting an expert or not which can give you some insight as to whether you need to or not. If the other side is, then you should strongly consider getting an expert.
You go this. Hope this helps.
Thank you for writing this out. These tips are helping me stay grounded in my next steps.
Tell them you want to take plaintiffs depo before your guys to assess settlement value to not waste time and injury. If you are plaintiff then prep your person for a depo.
Comb through discovery to make sure nothing is outstanding and if you have enough information for depositions. If against deadlines then move to continue
You’ve already received a lot of good advice, I’m just here to add that if you have an experienced paralegal at your disposal, they can be a fantastic resource - be very nice to them, take them to lunch, pick their brain.
Yuck - I hope better things are on the horizon for you!
First of all, why is this case?