Trial -- Day Two

Day Two of trial was much better than day one. Junior1 actually helped me with the boxes of exhibits. I had to deal with technical problems, but our IT vendor is so excellent that once he showed up, everything went smoothly.

Junior1 did the direct on our expert witness. I was surprised at how good he was -- articulate, direct, clear and slow speaking so that the court reporter did not need to stop him every moment to ask him to slow down. When we debriefed that afternoon, I think it made him really happy that I thought he did well. Ever since then, he has not been bugging me half as much as he usually does.

Senior did very well the second day also. It seems like the first day of trial is often wrought with glitches in the system and things not going quite as planned. By the second day, we had our sea legs. The equipment ran smoothly. The pre-show jitters had abated. We had our groove on. It helped that the judge made numerous rulings in our favor.

I have an excellent relationship with Senior who relies on me heavily to be on top of the evidence and other details of our cases. I have worked very closely with Senior for several years allowing me to understand his working style and to anticipate his needs -- almost like a wife. Even though I am just the paralegal, Senior always involves me in strategic case discussions, eliciting my thoughts and opinions. Throughout my tenure at the firm, he has consistently provided me with opportunities to stretch professionally, creatively and intellectually. In the past, he has also given me some mighty big bonuses! No wonder I like my job.