If you are beginning a new career in the legal industry or you're an established professional seeking a new direction, you may want to consider the field of electronic discovery.
Electronic discovery, also known as e-discovery or EDD (electronic data discovery), is a $4 billion industry that has doubled in the past two years. Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the explosion of electronically stored information have created a need for professionals that understand the nuances of technology and the law and can help clients navigate growing volumes of digital evidence.
Attorneys, paralegals and IT personnel flocking to this new field are finding plenty of job opportunities, increasing avenues for advancement and salaries that top $200,000 for e-discovery management roles.
Want to learn more about the e-discovery industry? Below are several resources to help you get started:
- Litigation Support Today – The leading magazine for litigation support professionals.
- EDRM – The Electronic Discovery Reference Model.
- Law Technology News - The profession’s largest tech publication.
- Opportunity Knocks - An e-discovery blog by The Cowen Group, a global staffing agency specializing in e-discovery and litigation support talent.
- Pivotal Discovery – Professional networking site for litigation support and e-discovery professionals.
- E-Discovery Team –E-Discovery blog by attorney Ralph Losey.