E-filing became vital in 2020. In fact, it’s one of the top legal terms, as well as one of the legal tech terms of which everyone should be aware. This year, e-filing got a boost in acceptance and recognition as many courts’ in-person processes were shut down due to the pandemic. Courts previously reluctant to dabble with e-filing enabled systems allow the digital submissions of documents while social distancing measures are in place — a trend some are hopeful will stay even after the pandemic ends. As more courts look to adopt e-filing, it is imperative that legal professionals, such as attorneys, paralegals, and lawyers understand the systems in place well enough to make assessments around how to implement e-filing processes for their cases.
