Case Management for Public Defender Template

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Streamline your workflow as a public defender with this comprehensive case management template. Utilize the Priority Matrix to allocate time effectively across various tasks, ensuring no deadlines are missed and each case receives the attention it deserves.

By adopting this template, public defenders can enhance their efficiency, reduce stress, and ultimately provide better representation for their clients. From case reviews to court appearances, every essential task is covered to help you stay on top of your caseload.

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Proposed Tasks

High Impact, Urgent

  • Case Review due in 1 day
    ☐ Review case files ☐ Analyze evidence ☐ Identify legal issues
  • Legal Research due in 3 days
    ☐ Research relevant laws and precedents ☐ Prepare legal arguments
  • Client Meeting due in 5 days
    ☐ Discuss case progress ☐ Explain legal options ☐ Get client feedback
  • Court Appearance due in 1 week
    ☐ Present case ☐ Argue motions ☐ Examine witnesses
  • Client Consultation due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Discuss case status ☐ Answer client questions
  • Conduct Deposition due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Prepare questions ☐ Examine witness
  • Trial Preparation due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Prepare opening statement ☐ Organize evidence
  • Attend Hearing due in 1 month
    ☐ Present case ☐ Argue motions

High Impact, Not Urgent

  • Case Debrief due in 5 days
    ☐ Review case outcome ☐ Identify lessons learned
  • Review New Cases due in 1 week
    ☐ Read case files ☐ Plan initial strategy
  • Case Report due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Summarize case developments ☐ Plan next steps
  • Negotiate Plea Bargain due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Discuss with prosecutor ☐ Consult client
  • Prepare for Trial due in 1 month
    ☐ Develop trial strategy ☐ Prepare witnesses ☐ Practice arguments

Low Impact, Urgent

  • Submit Case Report due in 5 days
    ☐ Summarize case status ☐ Plan next steps
  • Office Meeting due in 5 days
    ☐ Discuss case load ☐ Share case updates
  • File Motion due in 1 week
    ☐ Draft motion ☐ Submit to court
  • Prepare Settlement Proposal due in 1 week
    ☐ Draft proposal ☐ Discuss with client

Low Impact, Not Urgent

  • Legal Training due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Attend training ☐ Learn new legal trends
  • Caseload Review due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Review current cases ☐ Plan case strategy
  • File Appeal due in 1 month
    ☐ Draft appeal ☐ Submit to court