The Impact of Remote Litigation on Lawyer's Work.

Abstract

This study scrutinizes the structural shifts within the legal profession catalyzed by the adoption of "remote litigation" systems—a pivotal manifestation of digital transformation in the judicial sector. The research endeavors to deconstruct the essence of this virtual judicial environment, which transcends traditional spatial constraints, while analyzing its regulatory frameworks and procedural mandates through the lens of international benchmarks and Saudi legislation.

The findings reveal a dualistic impact: on the one hand, remote litigation has significantly reinforced the concept of "expeditious justice" by streamlining workflows, curtailing timeframes, and minimizing the logistical costs associated with physical and paper-based processes. Conversely, the study delineates a series of technical and logistical impediments that may jeopardize a lawyer’s efficacy, most notably cybersecurity vulnerabilities, infrastructural deficits, and "digital illiteracy," which potentially hinders optimal engagement with judicial platforms.

The study concludes by proposing a forward-looking roadmap to bolster the technical proficiency of practitioners. This includes the recommendation to establish specialized training portals and conduct virtual moot courts, aimed at bridging the existing gap between conventional legal practice and contemporary judicial technologies.