Paralegal Litigation Skills: Managing Civil Discovery Training Class

Course ID: 16736

Paralegal Litigation Skills: Managing Civil Discovery Training Seminar

Increase Your Effectiveness With Superior Civil Discovery Skills

Conscientious, thorough discovery is the foundation for a good case - and you play an important role in this phase of the civil trial process. Core competency in research and organization is crucial, but if you want to take on more sophisticated tasks, you need to know not only how to conduct discovery, but also understand the theory behind it. If you're interested in taking your civil discovery skills to the next level while increasing your value and influence on your firm's civil trial team, join us for an in-depth look at this important phase of the process.

This unique seminar will give you proven techniques - used by seasoned paralegals - to efficiently gather the relevant information needed to substantiate cases. After attending, you'll be able to incorporate the latest case law findings into your work practices. Give cases the competitive edge with strategic e-discovery methods. Examine the increasing role that technology will play in your discovery efforts in the near future - and for years to come. Save the firm time and money with effective project management skills. Troubleshoot the obstacles and challenges you'll encounter using specialized civil discovery problem-solving skills. Increase your productivity and advance your knowledge - enroll in this important seminar today!

Effectively utilize the Internet in your information discovery efforts and discover practical tools for organization.
Establish goals and timelines that fit within your overall case strategy.
Successfully collect, preserve and analyze key information gathered during e-discovery.
Learn to identify and avoid problems in the discovery process.
Apply the new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.


	Agenda
	HOW DISCOVERY IS BEING IMPACTED BY CASE LAW AND RULE CHANGES Stuart C. Talley, 9:00 - 10:00 Updates and Comparison of Federal and State Rules E-Discovery FRCP Rule Revisions Case Law Supporting Specific Discovery Issues WHY E-DISCOVERY (EDD) CAN GIVE YOU THE EDGE IN YOUR NEXT CASE Ann Pahk, 10:15 - 11:45 Electronic Discovery: Definitions and Uses Where Can You Find Computer Related Evidence? What Evidence is Obtained Through Computer Forensics? Effectively Preserving Evidence Strategies for Disclosure and Discovery UTILIZING THE INTERNET AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY IN THE DISCOVERY PROCESS Julie Cantrell, 12:45 - 2:00 Increasing Productivity and Efficiency Through the Use of Technology Informal Discovery - How to Use the Internet Effectively Guidelines for Assessing and Selecting Credible Sources Online Sources of Public Records and "Publicly Available Information" Where to Find Information on Individuals Finding Company and Industry Information Practical Tools for Organization PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS - BEST PRACTICES TO MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTAIN COSTS Jeremy M. Jessup, 2:15 - 3:15 Understanding the Strategic Plan for the Case Establishing Goals and Timelines for Discovery How to Effectively Track Progress Organizing Discovery in Anticipation of Trial DISCOVERY PROBLEM SOLVING - CIRCUMVENTING SNAGS IN THE PROCESS Stuart C. Talley, 3:15 - 4:30 Retention and Spoliation Issues Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Material 'Corruption' and Other Problems Presented by E-Documents Non-Production and Other Discovery Violations


	Audience
	This intermediate level seminar will provide paralegals, legal assistants and other legal staff with the tools needed to effectively conduct civil discovery.