California Paralegal Manual: Civil Trials and Evidence, 2023 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