Extract from Vivan Marwaha’s article “Three Tips for Paralegals Starting Their Careers in Ediscovery”
Paralegals wear many hats in the legal profession. From case planning and management to legal research and document analysis, paralegals are integral to the success of the matters they’re working on. And one of the biggest–and most important–hats that a paralegal wears is the one for discovery. In fact, a large and growing number of paralegals are specializing in ediscovery due to the importance of discovery in litigation.Â
We know that information found in discovery can quite literally make or break a case. However, today discoverable data is exploding in size and in scope. From traditional emails and chat messages to data stored on Apple Watches and ephemeral messaging apps such as Telegram, critical evidence is becoming increasingly harder to find.
Paralegals in ediscovery play an essential role in helping their legal teams best find the data that can influence outcomes. But as ESI continues to grow more complex while resources remain flat, new and established paralegals in ediscovery can make technology their best friend to boost their careers and remain ahead of the curve.
