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Legal Research Tips for Paralegals
Conducting thorough research is one of the most vital skills for any paralegal. It impacts your ability to deliver accurate information at the right moment whenever you are called upon to do so by the parties involved. If your research is not efficient, no doubt, it won’t be effective. Here are a few
5 Delegable Tasks that Paralegals Can Delegate to Their Court Reporting Firm
As a paralegal or legal assistant, it is important to be able to utilize your time efficiently. This means being able to delegate certain tasks to other professionals so that you can focus on the more important aspects of your job. The court reporting firm that you work with should be more than
Why Good Communication is Important During a Deposition
The objective of a deposition is to gather and preserve evidence. They are also significant in evaluating witnesses, gaining admissions, and solidifying trial testimony. Good communication is vital during a deposition since there is no room for error. Everyone in the room, including the certified court reporter, must play their role to ensure
Guidelines for Protecting Young Witnesses
Child testimonies are equally persuasive, and they can influence the direction of a case since many people consider children as highly credible. Depending on the issue, young witnesses are less likely to deceive or lie in court unless they have gone through extensive coaching on what to say or not say. That’s not
Are Remote Depositions, Mediations, and Arbitrations Here to Stay?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the mode of doing business, even in the courtroom. In-person sessions are no longer safe or viable. In line with health guidelines, attorneys and court reporters are now using video conferencing to conduct remote depositions, mediations, and arbitrations. Virtual litigation is becoming common, with legal professionals embracing the
Benefits of Using Transcripts in Court Cases
The role of a court reporter is to produce accurate transcripts that relay what was said during court proceedings as precisely as possible. The written records must be 100% correct to prevent any discrepancies that might subvert the course of justice. That is why court reporters spend years learning the trade and honing their