Beyond the Billable Hour: How AI is Redefining Legal Work with Kaitlyn Story

September 12, 2024 Adrian Cea

Adrian Cea sits down with Kaitlyn Story, a seasoned senior litigation paralegal and litigation support trainer at Covalent Legal Services. Kaitlyn sheds light on the evolving role of paralegals in managing complex litigation and the challenges they face, including the balancing act between billable hours and workload. They delve into the integration of technology and AI tools like Motion, which Kaitlyn highlights as essential for optimizing task management and efficiency.

Kaitlyn also discusses the impact of e-Discovery and Electronic Stored Information (ESI) on case management and how paralegals can advocate for technological advancements within their firms. Looking ahead, she envisions a future where paralegals play a more pivotal role in managing not just cases, but also technological innovations, driving efficiency in the legal industry.

This far-reaching conversation will help anyone trying hard to stay up to date with how technology is revolutionizing the litigation process.

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Adrian Cea

Adrian Cea is Steno's Social Media Manager, leading content strategy, audience engagement, and digital brand-building across platforms. He also produces and co-hosts Between the Briefs, Steno's podcast covering the intersection of legal technology, court reporting, and the future of litigation. With a background spanning content creation, field marketing, and sales at companies like Sell Better and Chili Piper, Adrian brings a multi-disciplined lens to making complex legal tech topics accessible and engaging.

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