?Explain the role that the paralegal plays during the trial and why. Describe the types of tasks a paralegal typically performs during a trial.
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The role that the paralegal plays during trial is trial assistant. Paralegals are trial assistants because representing a client in court is considered to be the practice of law and is limited to attorneys.The types of trial-related tasks that the paralegal may perform include:?•Coordinating the logistical aspects of the witnesses and presentation of evidence.•Assembling the documents and materials that will be needed in court, prior to each trial day.•Filing the documents that are no longer needed during trial.•Organizing documents and materials that will be needed for the next day.•Monitoring each witness's testimony to ensure that it is consistent with previous statements made by the witness.•Observing how the jury is responding to various witnesses and their testimony or to the at torneys' demeanor and questions.•Taking notes during the trial on these observations and on the points being stressed and the types of evidence introduced by the opposing counsel. These notes will provide a trial journal.?
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