Senior Litigation Paralegal
Someone asked me why I chose to move from being a Senior Litigation Paralegal managing complex litigation cases to the dark side by becomming a “vendor” of litigation support services.
At times, it did seem like some vendors might put me in a mind vice using Jedi mind tricks. In reality, there are basically two types of litigation support professionals. The first are sales people through and through. The thrill of the chase and the money involved drives them. They too often take on the aura of the dark side with fake smiles and gimicky promotions. I’m not saying stress balls and cookies are bad, there just has to be some substance behind that Snickerdoodle in order for me to take notice after 20 plus years in litigation.
The second type of litigation support professional is more like a teacher or educator. These professionals use their years of experience to help others combat successfully in the ever changing minefield of litigation. The poster children for these types of professionals are Bob Sweat and Tom Miller at Open Door Solutions, LLP. On a larger scale, companies like Digital WarRoom, by GGO also fit that bill. That is one of the reasons Litigation Paralegals, LLC partnered with Digital WarRoom, but more on that later.
In growing Litigation Paralegals, we seek to emulate what the teachers and educators in the field have done by utilizing my 20 plus years in law firms as a common ground for helping client law firms, companies and governmental agencies obtain first rate service on-demand, while holding down the costs associated with litigation.
Technology and Legal Project Management play a big role in servicing clients and in reducing costs. Contrary to popular opinion, technology does not have to be expensive and eDiscovery is not as scary as everyone thinks.
This blog will cover such topics as the effective use of technology and legal project management to drive litigation cases instead of having them drive you. We will be testing products that are cool and sharing our experience with how well they deliver on the stated promise. We will propose methodologies and best practices to make your working life more enjoyable.
We will also be covering mobility and the trials and tribulations associated with operating a fully functional Mobile War Room…yes, a War Room on wheels.
So, sit back. Fasten your seat belt (there are eight of them) and enjoy the ride from an office that has some of the most spectacular views.
