What is legal coding?

Legal coding is the process of organizing, categorizing, and indexing documents and data related to legal cases. This often involves assigning specific fields or tags—such as document type, author, date, and relevant case information—to enable efficient searching and retrieval during litigation or discovery. Legal coders play a vital role in electronic discovery (eDiscovery) and case management, helping law firms and legal departments manage large volumes of documents accurately and efficiently.