Filing System

/ˈfaɪlɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A method or set of procedures used to organize and store documents, records, or information in a legal context to ensure accessibility and proper record-keeping.
    The law firm implemented a new filing system to manage client case files efficiently.

Forms

  • filing system
  • filing systems

Commentary

Often crucial for compliance with legal standards on evidence preservation and discovery, the design of a filing system in legal practice must ensure both security and accessibility.

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