With the rise of electronic court filing in counties and states around the country, it is more and more likely that filers will be able to create and file legal documents without ever handling a piece of paper. So how does that work with physical documents that once needed so […]
Read MoreOne Legal is made up of a team of passionate, knowledgeable individuals who put their specific areas of expertise to good use for our customers. Meet the brilliant people behind the scenes to explore why and how we do what we do. Around the office and with clients, communication is […]
Read MoreWhen you’re focused on deadlines and case files, it can be hard to remember to look for court updates—and harder to find exactly where they might be. Here are some top ways to stay connected with what’s happening with local court rules, from social media to local paralegal association newsletters, […]
Read MoreHalloween is less than a week away now! Have you carefully curated the perfect costume? Or are you just realizing that the month is more than halfway over already? Whether you’ll be the highlight of the costumed office party or want to bring a little legalese into your weekend soiree, we have some […]
Read MoreGetting along with colleagues can sometimes be easier said than done. While everyone’s job is focused on the practice of law, personal differences sometimes outnumber similarities, and disparities in temperament, work ethic, efficiency, and general work habits can cause friction among colleagues and undermine the success of the law firm. […]
Read MoreYou’ve just created an important document and need to save it where it can be easily found and reviewed. You want it to be grouped with other documents in the case, yet easily identifiable as its own file. How should you name your documents to keep things organized and accessible […]
Read MoreDon’t you hate it when you forget the name of a long time client? Or worse, you forget to have your attorney sign a court pleading, or come dangerously close to missing a statute of limitations? Unfortunately, the area of the brain responsible for memory loses five percent of its […]
Read MoreTo link or not to link. That is the question. With the overabundance of information on the world wide web, linking is a great way to point readers to the source, to give added background or proof of your point, or just show them something cool. But what about hyperlinking […]
Read MoreWelcome to the eFiling world, Illinois! Some of you have been filing documents electronically for years now, while others haven’t yet gotten the chance. Now that a statewide system has been established for all courts, we decided to gather up the most recent formatting rules for Illinois eFiling. Many of […]
Read MoreAs a paralegal or legal secretary, you have highly specialized experience in submitting court filings, managing case files, planning presentations for trial, and other tasks that usually happen only in a law firm or legal department. But working in legal support gives you skills beyond the day to day technical […]
Read MoreOne Legal is made up of a team of passionate, knowledgeable individuals who put their specific areas of expertise to good use for our customers. Meet the brilliant people behind the scenes to explore why and how we do what we do. Around the office and with clients, communication is […]
Read MoreCalling fellow coffee lovers! September 29th is National Coffee Day! And even though we don’t really need an excuse to talk about coffee, drink coffee, read about coffee, or think about coffee, we’re inviting you to do all of the above with us today, especially. Free coffee on September 29 […]
Read MoreCongratulations, LA eFilers! You made it to the 90-day mark of filing documents electronically with the Probate courts in Los Angeles County. During these last few months, we know that there have probably been growing pains, as electronic filing requirements changed the way you created documents and filed them with […]
Read MoreThis year, on September 17th, the U.S. Constitution marks its 230th birthday. People around the country will celebrate our country’s defining document by toasting to its success, reading it out loud at parties, or getting a “We the people…” tattoo on their forearm. Until you head off to one of […]
Read MoreCourts across the country are implementing electronic court filing, gradually introducing the new practice to counties and states to improve how documents are processed and kept for ongoing and past cases. So it’s important to consider carefully what is most important to your firm as you choose an electronic filing […]
Read MoreHappy Labor Day! The first Labor Day celebration was held on September 5, 1882, by the Central Labor Union in New York City. And the United States has celebrated the holiday each year since to recognize the work that has been done by those fighting for fair labor practices. Acknowledge […]
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