ATT SHEENA A+ EASTON
ASSIGNMENT 2
1. Draft a legal memorandum in which you discuss the likelihood of a successfully recovery by your client.
What particular tort or torts can your client claim
What are the elements of the legal claim that must be proven
What are the facts that support or weaken your client’s case
2. Write a summary of the main steps that you, as the paralegal, need to take in order to prepare the Hilary Case for trial.
What are the processes or activities that you will need to conduct so that you are ready for a trial What do you need to do or have someone else do (e.g., prepare motion, subpoena, discovery request)
3. Describe two (2) issues that would cause you to reach out to the supervising attorney for help.
Substantively – do you need more particular facts – which and why
are there other parties whom you need to interview; include as parties – who and why
is there additional legal analysis, experts, information that you need – what and why
4. Draft a letter to the supervising attorney in which you recommend the settlement of the Hilary Case.
Why are you recommending settlement? - What are the strong or weak points that the client needs to understand as reasons for compromising a settlement
Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.