10 simple changes to make your at-home workspace more inspiring
Don’t settle for makeshift workspaces when you can make simple updates for immediate improvements.
10 more podcasts for legal professionals to start the new decade
Since more than 36% of Americans commute between 20 to 44 minutes each way for work, we thought the new decade would be the perfect time to introduce a new list of podcasts that will not only make your downtime more interesting but add to your legal insight.
Could the 4-day workweek become a reality for your law firm?
Some firms see positive results when switching to a four-day workweek. Will this flexible and shortened workweek make its way to your firm?
Charting your firm’s roadmap for the new year
How will you set the course for 2020 in a way that will help your firm thrive? Here are 5 tips on building your firm’s roadmap for the new year.
5 mistakes to avoid as a first-year legal professional
Invariably, first-year legal professionals make mistakes. The good news is, they’re largely avoidable. Here are some of the top mistakes you should avoid as a new legal professional.
Key organization processes for attorney-client workloads
As cases and matters pile up, so too can the digital and paper files in any law office. A lack of organization can be a real danger to your practice. Here are five of our favorite tips for getting your practice — and your client relationships — back in order.
7 checklists that will increase the efficiency of your law practice
If used, checklists can help improve efficiency and reduce the potential for errors by clearly setting out requirements and standardizing processes. Here are 7 checklists to not only enhance the productivity of your firm but also help grow your practice.
8 questions to ask before scheduling a meeting at your law firm
While periodic meetings can increase productivity, meetings in law firms are often notorious for starting late, running long, being unengaging, or having no defined purpose. To make sure your firm is using everyone’s valuable time wisely, here are 8 questions that need to be asked and answered before you set up a meeting.
What it means to be a client-focused law firm
Today, a firm must actually work at serving its clients in order to thrive. In the end, however, you may be surprised how much your renewed focus on clients improves your bottom line. Here’s what that looks like on a day to day basis.
4 ways paralegals and attorneys can reach technical integration
For as long as there have been law offices containing attorneys and paralegals, each has assumed different tasks. Today, however, modern technologies add a whole new layer to that analysis. Here’s how both can work together to ensure the most efficient use of technologies.
How to ensure success when building a wellness program in your law firm
Does your firm have a wellness program in place? In this final article on our wellness series, we present the steps you need to take to begin implementing your firm’s wellness program.
What are billable hours for a paralegal?
Billable hours. Non-billable hours. The distinction is critical, for those working in a law firm. In fact, many law firms have minimum billable hour requirements and the amount worked will likely affect your chances of securing a higher salary. Here’s what you need to know.
7 ways to make the most of a summer lull at your firm
Although the warmer weather and lazy summer days may be good for morale, they’re often hard on a firm’s bottom line. Here are 7 ways to take advantage of the potential opportunities that this seasonal slow time can provide:
7 tasks to outsource for hours saved each week
There is no end to the amount of work any member of a law firm must do. But many companies out there are willing and able to do many of the small things for you. By relying on these niche professionals, you can save yourself and your colleagues time each week.
Baby steps for automating your law firm
For those of you who have dragged your feet into the age of automation, here are a few baby steps to help you remove the everyday redundancies.
5 document management tips for better organization and smoother eFiling
Document management systems are fantastic – if they’re used (and used correctly). Here are five of our favorite tips to improve efficiency and ensure a smooth eFiling experience.