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

27:06 min

In this brand new episode of Between The Briefs with Steno, 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.

Highlights

00:00
Introduction to the World of Litigation Support

01:02
The Paralegal’s Balancing Act

02:54
Bridging the Billable Hours Gap

04:19
Maximizing Efficiency with Technology

06:10
Harnessing AI for Time Management

09:36
The Role of ESI in Modern Litigation

About the Contributors

Joe Stephens

Joe Stephens, J.D., is Steno's Director of Legal Solutions as well as a Clinical Lecturer at Texas Tech University School of Law. With over 15 years of experience in criminal defense and public service, he founded and led Texas' largest rural public defender office, which serves a 12-county area. A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law (cum laude) and Vanderbilt University (B.A.), Stephens currently serves as a Board Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (TCDLA) and sits on multiple State Bar of Texas committees. His expertise spans the intersection of legal practice and technological innovation in the justice system.

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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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