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Procedure for Trial Preparation Assist during trial by taking notes of direct and cross-examination of witness testimony Prepare trial books for use by attorney during trial Prepare judges' bench books of exhibits to be offered into evidence Read, review, index and summarize depositions Prepare notes of interview Interview witnesses with attorney (and on occasion, without the attorney) Prepare draft of settlement agreement with stipulations Assist in Settlement Conference by taking notes of discussion Assist attorney in preparation of post-trial documents Pay witness fees Obtain necessary case precedents necessary to support argument advanced by attorney Compile notes for attorney's use in preparing closing argument Note: to perform any and all of the above legal tasks requires that your legal assistant be familiar with all legal and factual issues of the case and have a thorough knowledge of all pleadings filed