A Paralegal’s Role in Discovery - On Demand

Click here for Access Instructions for On Demand Programs. Each attendee must register individually as they will need their own login to access the event. For some legal professionals, “discovery” can be the hardest part of the case-preparation process. It can be confusing, overwhelming and cumbersome — not to mention fraught with bureaucracy and legal quagmires. Nonetheless, discovery is a crucial component in civil litigation cases, and it can make the difference between winning or losing a case.As a paralegal in this field, you have a unique role in organizing and executing your supervisor’s discovery plan. The process of discovery asks the paralegal to become a “forensic journalist”: finding the story of your case, identifying the holes in your narrative, and learning where to find supporting documentation. Discovery can include gathering information from your client, taking witness testimony, using social media, submitting documents or records, and gathering information about the