There is no doubt that law firms are busy places. If you ask a legal professional when the busiest time of year is, however, the answer would likely be “it depends.” Litigation teams are swamped in the months leading up to trial. Corporate and real estate attorneys tend to find […]
Read MoreIn just about every role in a legal office, you’ll find yourself creating multiple documents for clients, cases, and financial purposes. Each type of document will often require the same format with headings, logos, font types, spacing, and more. Create templates and save for company-wide use to keep specific designs […]
Read MoreYou’re working on a case for a client when you remember that you were supposed to finish editing a different brief by lunchtime. You go to work on that just before realizing that a colleague has been waiting on an email from you–since yesterday. By the end of the email, […]
Read MoreIs the cycle of waking, working, sleeping starting to get to you? Do you struggle to keep up with all of your interests and errands each week while also giving yourself room to breathe? Don’t despair. You have an important tool that can be used to leverage your time and […]
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 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 MoreIt’s not just legal professionals, every industry and every office has certain less than stellar work habits. Add them all up and some harmless seeming habits can actually have a fairly large negative impact on your wellbeing, both personally and professionally. Here are some things legal professionals—and everyone else, too–should […]
Read MoreToday’s law firms are more focused on efficiency – doing more with less – than ever before. Due to greater pressure on the bottom line, new regulations, and unpredictable workloads, firms are increasingly looking to keep costs under control while continuing to provide value to their clients. In this challenging […]
Read MoreWhat comes to mind when you think of corporate social responsibility? In the legal field, this type of initiative often goes by a host of other names. But at the heart of pro bono and other legal aid efforts lies an opportunity to make a difference that transcends industry. What […]
Read MoreAs of the end of 2016, all 50 states have implemented or announced plans to implement electronic filing systems for their courthouses. While the final realities of this change will take a few more years to reach all the county courts across the country, eFiling is a major move towards […]
Read MoreDo you need extra help in your law firm but don’t feel quite ready to hire someone full-time? Are you just starting out in your practice and need some assistance during the transition? Are you an office manager supporting too many attorneys with an overwhelming case load? A virtual paralegal […]
Read MoreThe need to improve client communications is a challenge that many law firms find themselves faced with over the course of their practice. And as the central source of information, paralegals are often the main point of connection for clients, legal professionals, and court staff, A study published in 2016 […]
Read MoreTime spent commuting has increased significantly for Americans over the past few years, with more and more people spending long periods of time in their cars and on public transportation traveling back and forth from work. More than 36% of Americans commute between 20-44 minutes each way to get to work, while 17% […]
Read MoreAccording to a survey presented in 2014 at the London Business School’s Global Leadership Summit, more than half of the world’s workforce will operate remotely by 2020. How will law firms accommodate this change? Virtual meetings could be one part of the answer. In organizations where time is money — […]
Read MoreAccording to the 2016 State of Marketing Research Report published by Salesforce Research, 80 percent of marketers consider email to be a core component to the success of their business. Nearly half said the use of email is directly connected to their main source of income. Now that you’ve set […]
Read MoreOne Legal is made up of a team of passionate, extremely knowledgeable individuals who each 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. Steve and Tanya explain why they […]
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