Legal Case Management Project Checklist Template

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This Template was installed 5 times.

Case Intake & Assessment

1 of 10

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

2 of 10

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

3 of 10

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

4 of 10

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

5 of 10

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

6 of 10

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

7 of 10

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

8 of 10

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

9 of 10

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

10 of 10

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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