5 ways attorneys can support other legal professionals within the firm
Discover how supervising attorneys can improve on how they support non-lawyer employees around the firm, and improve the working environment for all.
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Work smarter, not harder: 6 benefits to using fewer vendors
Should your firm rely on a different vendor for every service? Or are there benefits to using fewer vendors? Learn more about why less is more.
5 ways to be a standout employee in your law firm
Why sit back when you can stand out? Check out these ways to prove your value to the firm and develop your career.
Ethical rules for paralegals and their supervising attorneys
Legal support professionals have responsibilities to the client and the firm, just like attorneys. Are you aware of these ethical rules for paralegals?
Top tech must-haves for solo attorneys and small firms
How does your solo firm balance the practice of law with the business of law? Do you have all the tech tools you need to succeed?
12 hacks for an office summer refresh
Spring is often an extremely busy time in the legal world, but as summer comes around, vacations and reduced litigation can actually make more time for brushing up on projects around the office. Consider using the coming weeks to take on new plans, address old ones, and catch up on […]
10 mistakes for attorneys to avoid when going solo
The path toward a solo practice is an arduous one, and it can be made all the worse if you stumble upon these 10 common mistakes. As you start thinking about going solo, protect yourself against these potential pitfalls by reading about them early on and taking steps to prevent […]
8 steps to improve your interpersonal skills
Good interpersonal skills are one of the most important characteristics of a successful legal professional. Whether we’re meeting with clients, attempting to persuade a judge or jury, or simply negotiating law firm life, solid interpersonal skills are critical to career success. Unfortunately, not everybody was born with a knack for […]
6 things that you can do today to improve your work life
Since the average worker spends approximately 90,000 hours at work over the course of their lifetime, it only makes sense to try and enhance your time there, in terms of productivity as well as personal wellbeing. Here are six things you can do today to improve your work life, help […]
10 things you can do in five minutes or less
Let’s face it: from time to time, every legal professional feels overwhelmed. Work piles up and the to-do list keeps getting longer. Then, once the workday ends, family obligations take over. Even though we’re constantly rushing about, it can sometimes feel like we aren’t actually accomplishing anything. In times like […]
How to unplug from your firm while on vacation
You just boarded the plane that will take you to your dream vacation spot, where you can have time for yourself, do whatever you want to do, and stop thinking about that upcoming trial or settlement demand that needs to be written. But instead of thinking about the exotic place […]
7 strategies for organizing your digital workspace
For many people, an organized life is all about simplicity. From physical desktop to digital workspace, organized surroundings can bring a surprising amount of clarity to one’s life. An organized digital workspace can be particularly useful to those who work in the legal industry, where the majority of work occurs […]
3 ideas for exercising creativity in your law firm
If you had to use one word to describe legal professionals, it probably wouldn’t be “creative.” Indeed, law schools and paralegal programs intentionally teach us to think methodically. Every problem can be solved using good old IRAC – Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion. We rely on precedent to persuade judges and, […]
Tips for taking a break from work—and why it matters
The prevalence of portable electronics has pushed us as professionals to always be “on.” Because we can work from anywhere, we often feel like we should work from everywhere. But is this constant drive to produce actually harming our productivity? Many experts believe the answer to that question is a […]
10 alternatives to meetings your firm should try
The face-to-face interaction of a team meeting is often useful for picking up nonverbal cues and team building, but is it always necessary? While being crucial and extremely useful in some scenarios, meetings as a whole are notoriously time-wasting. Too much waiting around, not enough staying on task. Too much […]
4 tips for meeting filing deadlines—every time
There may be no more deadline-intensive industry than the law. Courts, agencies, and clients are unforgiving when it comes to timeliness. Some days, it feels like it’s all one can do just to keep on top of the calendar. And this is no small issue – according to the American […]