Legal Case Management Project Checklist Template
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Case Intake & Assessment
Initial steps to evaluate and accept the case.
Case Intake Date
Case Type
Client Description of Issue
Statute of Limitations Deadline
Potential Legal Issues
Initial Case Priority
Discovery & Evidence Gathering
Collecting relevant documents, data, and witness statements.
Request for Production - Document 1
Request for Production - Document 2
Summary of Depositions - Witness 1
Witness Interviewed?
Date of Document Review - Document Set A
Number of Pages Reviewed - Exhibit B
Document Types Identified
Legal Research & Strategy Development
Analyzing legal precedent and formulating a case strategy.
Relevant Statutes & Case Law Summary
Potential Legal Theories
Explanation of 'Other' Legal Theory (if selected)
Number of Relevant Legal Precedents Reviewed
Date Legal Research Completed
Potential Weaknesses in Case Strategy
Explanation of 'Other' Weakness (if selected)
Drafting & Filing Pleadings
Preparing and submitting necessary court documents.
Complaint/Petition Draft
Supporting Exhibits (Initial Filing)
Filing Deadline
Court Selection (if applicable)
Case Number (assigned by court)
Notes/Comments on initial pleading draft
Client Communication & Updates
Maintaining regular contact with the client and providing progress reports.
Last Client Communication Date
Summary of Communication
Communication Method
Estimated Client Understanding (1-10)
Client Concerns / Questions Raised
Resolution Status
Negotiation & Mediation
Attempting to resolve the case through negotiation or mediation.
Negotiation/Mediation Scheduling Date
Negotiation/Mediation Start Time
Negotiation/Mediation Location
Mediator Selected?
Initial Negotiation Strategy Notes
Initial Settlement Offer (Monetary Value)
Key Negotiation Points to Address
Negotiator Signature (Confirmation of Strategy)
Trial Preparation
Preparing for potential litigation, including witness preparation and evidence organization.
Witness Preparation Notes
Key Exhibits - Uploaded Files
Number of Witnesses Scheduled
Trial Start Date
Anticipated Opposing Arguments
Jury Instructions – Key Points to Highlight
Trial Execution
Managing the trial process and presenting the case effectively.
Scheduled Start Time of Trial
Number of Witnesses Called
Opening Statement Delivery - Complete?
Key Points Covered During Direct Examination
Objections Raised by Opposing Counsel - Resolved?
Recordings of Key Exchanges (Audio/Video)
Date of Court Transcript Request
Post-Trial Matters & Appeals
Handling post-trial procedures, including appeals or enforcement of judgments.
Date of Judgment/Verdict
Appeal Filed?
Appeal Filing Fee Amount
Appeal Filing Deadline
Summary of Appellate Court Arguments
Appellate Court Decision
Appellate Court Decision Date
Case Closure & File Management
Finalizing the case, archiving files, and ensuring compliance with record retention policies.
Case Closure Date
Summary of Case Outcome
Total Billable Hours
Case Status
Final Judgment or Settlement Agreement (Optional)
Reference Number/Case ID (for internal tracking)
Notes regarding file archiving and retention
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