California Paralegal Manual: Civil Trials and Evidence, 2014 ed. (The Rutter Group Paralegal Series)

California Paralegal Manual: Civil Trials and Evidence was written for California paralegals by two Los Angeles Superior Court judges who have worked extensively in legal education for judges, lawyers, and paralegals. It is a tremendous resource for legal professionals interested in the role paralegals play in civil trial and trial preparation. Topics include: Trial setting; Pretrial documents; The final status conference; Jury selection Management and deliberation; Evidence Direct and cross-examination; Jury instructions; Verdict forms; The use of technology in the courtroom. This publication gives paralegals expert guidance in handling trial preparation assignments and in-court assignments during a civil trial; Helps paralegals know how to best organize exhibits and present documentary evidence; Offers an extensive summary of the key rules of evidence to help paralegals handle in limine motions; Provides guidelines for preparing outlines for direct and cross-examination of witnesses; Gives step-by-step instructions with respect to drafting proper jury instructions in proper form for submission to the court Contains numerous "paralegal pointers" explaining how paralegals can help, and what to look out for, in civil trials Provides key citations to leading cases and governing statutes