If the parties to an arbitration engage in discovery, paralegals may conduct the discovery, but they may not take depositions.

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Paralegals can indeed conduct discovery and may also assist in the preparation for depositions, but they are not authorized to take depositions themselves, as taking depositions is considered the practice of law, which paralegals are not licensed to do. However, the statement implies paralegals cannot take depositions, which aligns with their actual restrictions, but the overall statement is misleading because it suggests paralegals have a role in conducting discovery independent of attorney supervision.

If the Parties to an Arbitration Engage in Discovery, Paralegals