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Duty of Technological Competence Begins Earlier Than You Think

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2015-193, makes it clear that “in today’s technological world, almost every litigation matter potentially” involves e-discovery. While much of the discussion around e-discovery is commonly focused on the review and production stages of the process, California Formal Opinion No. e-discovery platforms ?for

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Most Law Firms Use Just Five or Fewer Unique Software Products, Smokeball Study Says

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E-discovery, 22%. Before COVID, the study says, 70% of survey respondents worked full time in the office. Now, 50% work in the office full time. Those in solo practices are more likely to work from home than those in larger firms. Accounting, 43%. Payment processing, 36%. Teams or Slack, 29%.

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Dealing with Data in Dispute Resolutions

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The work-from-home environment can sometimes introduce the use of consumer technology into business practice, creating another data source to consider and manage. Communication is moving from an ephemeral format to a tangible format. Clients are creating more discoverable content than ever before. Complexity.

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Do Paralegals Work Long Hours?

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But one thing you do have some control over is how productive you are when you are in the office (or on the clock working from home). Do Paralegals Work Long Hours? How to Prepare an Ediscovery Project Budget. Are you looking for ways to increase your productivity? Check out our paralegal time management tips.

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It Is About More Than Just Paralegal Skills

Paralegal Bootcamp

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to make a decent living, but it could also mean respect, credibility, and doing work that is challenging and rewarding. Or having the freedom to work from home. Maybe it’s having a window office. I promise you, the mindset thing is so important.

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Working for a Plaintiff Firm vs. a Defense Firm

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You Are Invited To Our Free eDiscovery Webinar. For example, in Plaintiff firms, long before the pandemic hit, my current firm permitted staff to work from home one day a week. When I worked on the Defense side, this was not an option. Defendants can be demanding as well but in a different way. GET ACCESS 7.

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What is Your 5-Year Plan?

Paralegal Bootcamp

If you write something like: In 5 years, I am: A rockstar paralegal known in the firm as the go-to person for eDiscovery projects. AND I have a bigger office or a window office, or I work from home most of the time. AND My attorney respects and values me. AND I’ve doubled my income. Whatever it is. Write it down.

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