Discussion: "Litigation And Discovery"
1. The paralegal can play a major role within the litigation process. One critical phase of litigation is the discovery process. Why is discovery so critical to litigation? What are the fundamental purposes that discovery serves to the courts?
2. How could a paralegal help make the discovery process less burdensome and more productive? Identify one task of the civil litigation paralegal and explain why you think it is important.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.