Ten Questions You Should Ask
When you are given a new assignment by your boss, ask the following questions:
1) When is it due?
2) How much time should I spend on it?
3) Has someone in the office done a similar project before?
4) How does this assignment fit into the overall case?
5) What result are you looking for?
6) After I finish this assignment, what else will you need me to do on this case?
7) How do you want me to present you the answer (handful of cases, memo, a motion, or something else)?
8) What documents should I review?
9) Do you want updates along the way?
10) If I can't find the answer, what do you recommend I do?
Read more on Frank Ramos' blog, Tips for Young Lawyers. Francisco "Frank" Ramos, Jr. is the administrative partner at Clarke Silverglate in Miami, Florida, where he practices in the areas of products liability, employment, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, class actions and general liability.