The question of why an attorney would need support has come up in the past. And if you’re fortunate enough to always have a manageable caseload that never increases, never have competing deadlines, never worry about reducing overhead, cutting costs, or increasing your client base, and have paralegal(s) who are… Continue reading
If you’re familiar with Paralegal Support 101, you know that I keep it separate from my business, Integrative Legal Support. I do so because I want Paralegal Support 101 to serve strictly as a free knowledgebase for attorneys, law firms, and legal departments. Today, I’m going to change that up some, but for good… Continue reading
Let’s get to the short and quick of it. Your firm wants to bring in support but is having a hard time taking the leap. The best way to get over that hurdle is to ask questions. Knowledge is power and, generally, it’s the fear of the unknown that stops… Continue reading
Many a time I’ve talked to attorneys who need help but have a hard time deciding what to delegate to a freelance paralegal or paralegal support service – even after talking with a provider. It’s not an uncommon predicament, especially for sole practitioners, so here are a few ideas to… Continue reading
A few weeks ago, I provided a consultation to a small litigation firm looking for paralegal support. I give them kudos for knowing they need support and for already identifying the type of support best suited to their needs. However, it quickly became clear during the consultation that, while they… Continue reading
Whether you’re a solo practitioner or small firm looking to delegate some of your work, a large corporation or governmental agency with unprecedented caseloads and no leeway to hire new employees, or are simply looking to grow your practice or reduce client fees without increasing overhead, there’s a good chance… Continue reading
You probably don’t wait until the day before your taxes are due to deliver your records and receipts to your accountant. (At least, I hope not.) Similarly, when you have thousands of documents to produce, you probably send them to the printer for production sometime before the due date. (But I know… Continue reading
Have you thought about retaining the services of a freelance paralegal or attorney but stopped short because you’re just not sure how in the world it works? If you have, or are getting to that point, you’re in good company. When considering freelance legal services, it’s one of the top… Continue reading
If you think about it, what’s the underlying cause of most disputes? What’s a leading cause of failed relationships, both business and personal? Ineffective communication. Period. Case-in-point: How many of us have had an argument or disagreement with a significant other where, when you reconcile your differences, you each realize… Continue reading
So you found a freelance paralegal you’re interested in working with. Hopefully, you followed the suggestions outlined in the post, “Finding a Freelance Paralegal That’s Right for You” and know exactly what you are (and aren’t) looking for in retaining paralegal services. Communicating this information to the freelance paralegal you’re… Continue reading