Subjective Coding

The coding of a document using legal interpretation as the data that fills a field, versus objective data that is readily apparent from the face of the document, such as date, type, author, addresses, recipients and names mentioned. Usually performed by paralegals or other trained legal personnel.

Data entry that requires knowledge about the case and is usually done by trained legal professionals, such as paralegals and attorneys. Examples of subjective coding include: key document, issue, privilege and relevance.