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PARALEGAL-SKILLS4 MIN READ

Sort deadline types before calendaring

Classify deadline entries by the control they require.

Sort each docket item into the deadline type that should control how it is calendared. Hard court deadline Triggered deadline Internal target Review reminder Dispositive motions due on October 4 under the court's scheduling order. Answer due 21 days after service of complaint, once service date is confirmed. Draft expert report to partner two weeks before disclosure deadline. Check whether clerk entered order that starts 14-day objection clock. Initial disclosures due 14 days after Rule 26(f) conference unless otherwise ordered. Pretrial order due on date set in judge's order. Send client document checklist by Friday so collection starts early. Review…

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