This article walks through some example workflows for Civil Litigation matters. Since every law firm and jurisdiction may be a little different, we encourage editing this workflow based on own preferences or jurisdictional requirements.
If you are new to Smokeball and Workflows, review Workflows on specifics on how to create a workflow. It is simple to assign tasks to an attorney responsible, person assisting, or specific staff members.
Statute of Limitations Workflow
Discovery Received Workflow
Response to Discovery Served on our Client
Task Name |
Due Date |
Comments |
Discovery Due |
No Due Date |
Can assign this to multiple people within the firm |
Send letter to client explaining discovery process |
On the date this workflow is applied to a matter |
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Check in with client on client Discovery process |
2 weeks before Discovery is Due |
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Get Discovery documents from client and draft Responses |
1 week before Discovery is Due |
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Review Discovery |
3 working days before Discovery is Due |
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Statute of Limitations Workflow
Task |
Due When |
1. 1 years SOL Reminder |
1 year before Statute of Limitations Date |
2. 6 month SOL Reminder |
6 months before Statute of Limitations Date |
3. 90 day SOL Reminder |
90 days before Statue of Limitations Date |
4. 60 day SOL Reminder |
60 days before Statue of Limitations Date |
5. 30 day SOL Reminder |
30 days before Statute of Limitations Date |
6. 10 day SOL Reminder |
10 day before Statute of Limitations Date |
7. SOL Date Tomorrow! |
1 day before Statute of Limitations Date |
Trial Workflow
Task | Due When |
1. Trial Date | No Due Date |
2. Set up depositions with witnesses | 0 days after workflow is applied |
3. Draft Interrogatories | 0 days after workflow is applied |
4. Review, Finalize, and File Interrogatories | 1 days after Draft Interrogatories |
5. Review Responses/Answers to Discovery and Send Discovery to Other side | 7 days after Review, Finalize, and File Interrogatories |
6. Prepare exhibits for trial | 1 month before Trial Date |
7. Schedule meeting with client for trial prep | 1 week before Trial Date |
8. 90 days until trial | 90 days before Trial Date |
9. 60 days until trial | 60 days before Trial Date |
10. 30 days until trial | 30 days before Trial Date |
11. Distribute amount awarded / Issue invoice for firm costs | 5 days after Trial Date |
Note: You can attach your template/documents to Workflows
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