Check for potential conflicts of interest.
Think before scheduling and interview.
Who will be at the meeting - what is the purpose of the meeting - where will the meeting be held - how long will the meeting take place.
Scheduling an interview.
Introduce one's self - inform - tell position with firm.
Send confirming letter .
Make sure a client brings all necessary materials.
Do background check and prepare .
Conduct initial interview.
Discuss fees .
Give legal advice .
Meet client before initial interview.
-Paralegal.
Attend Initial Interview .
Be on time .
Will be introduced .
And client will be told of your role .
Client interview forms will be needed to start a file. .
Memorandum.
Communication skills for interviewing .
Make the client feel comfortable .
Make sure to listen actively .
Always keep interview on track .
Make sue interview view is thorough .
Introduction to investigation .
Facts and evidence .
A fact is not a fact until it has been proven .
Forms of evidence .
Testimonial, documentary, real, and demonstrative evidence .
Types of evidence .
Circumstantial, cumulative and corroborating evidence .
Sources of evidence (many different forms pg 124).
Conducting the investigation .
Plan the investigation .
Understand the purpose of the investigation .
Look for all potential sources of evidence .
Interviewing a Witness .
Locate the witnesses .
Set up interview .
Understand how to manage hostile witnesses .
Expert witnesses.
Coordinating Investigation .
Use in-house investigator or private investigator.