Sounds like this could be a good career path for tech-minded paralegals:
"Though computer forensics is a young discipline, it’s not the exclusive province of new graduates of computer forensics degree programs. It’s a natural career extension for IT and law enforcement professionals and peripatetic lawyers [& paralegals] with a dominant geek gene. Expertise in litigation and computer forensics also opens the door to lucrative opportunities in electronic data discovery consulting. Here are ‘The Eight E’s’ to becoming a skilled CF expert:
"1. Exploration: The lion’s share of CF knowledge is self-taught. The best examiners are insatiably curious and voraciously read about software, hardware, registry keys, root kits, etc. They live for figuring out how it all fits together. Fortunately, there’s a wealth of information: in books (search Amazon.com for "computer forensics") and online (www.e-evidence.info) in discussion forums, product FAQs, user groups and confabs."
You’ll find lots more info in the rest of this article by Craig Ball, an Austin, Texas-based trial lawyer and certified computer forensic examiner.
You’re so right to include paralegals as prime candidates for broadening skills sets and furthering career objectives by looking at computer forensics. EDD-savvy paralegals are hot commodities. Folding in the forensics knowledge only boosts their cachet. Thanks for making the connection for your readers.
Craig Ball