How to answer the question, “outsource or in-house?”
Want to outsource, but don’t know where to start? If done properly, outsourcing can result in both lower costs for the client and increased profits for the firm.
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Pro tips for reallocating responsibilities during a coworker’s leave of absence
What needs to be done before a member of your team goes on leave? Keep your office running smoothly with these tips for assigning responsibilities when a coworker is away.
7 sneaky things that waste a paralegal’s time
How do you spend your time? Discover some surprising ways that you might be losing time over the course of the day, even as you intend to save it.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The importance of start-up and shutdown rituals: Part 1
Despite all the modern office technology aimed at making life easier, things seem to constantly get more complicated. Smartphones keep us chained to our email inboxes around the clock. Texting and instant messaging are quick and relatively unobtrusive ways to keep a work conversation going well past business hours. All […]
8 ways to spice up routine tasks in your law firm
Working in a law firm has its moments of excitement, but the day to day responsibilities can often be less than dynamic. As the support and foundation of a successful law firm or legal department, your workday likely includes repetitious or non-creative tasks. And while these responsibilities are critical to […]
Strategies for handling the busy seasons in your law firm
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 […]
How to outsmart context switching (and get more done)
You’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, […]
Maximizing your lunch hour: tips for busy legal professionals
Is 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 […]
15 items for every legal professional’s desk
A person’s desk is their domain. It can be a metaphor for their work style and personality and the place where they feel most productive of and in control of their work. A desk should be ergonomic, but beyond that, it should be facilitating of the daily needs of a […]
7 things legal professionals should stop doing
It’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 […]
Do more with less: strategies for busy legal professionals
Today’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 […]
Considering a virtual paralegal? What you need to know
Do 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 […]