Describe the steps a paralegal should take in preparing for and conducting a client interview.

To prepare for and conduct a client interview, a paralegal should:
• Plan the interview in advance.
• Print out forms and checklists to use during the interview.
• Introduce himself or herself as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Explain the purpose of the interview to the client.
• Communicate questions precisely.
• Listen carefully and be supportive, as necessary.
• Summarize the client's major concerns.
• Give the client a "time line" for what will happen next in the legal proceedings.