Do you need more time or support, but aren’t sure how to get it or what you could delegate? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. In fact, from talking with attorneys, I’d say you’re in the majority. The good news is, it is possible to be in the minority. To get you moving… Continue reading
Under rules of professional responsibility and guidelines for the utilization of nonlawyer assistants, paralegals and legal assistants work under the direction and supervision of an attorney. In other words, an attorney has a professional responsibility to direct and supervise the work of nonlawyer assistants. Failure to do so can result in… Continue reading
Happy New Year! I am, once again, amazed at how fast last year flew by. Each year seems to go by faster than the last. For a while, I thought it was just part of getting older, but I know now it’s not because even my kids feel the same… Continue reading
The last substantive article we published focused on maximizing paralegal support. It was written on the pretense that you already have, or are getting ready to start using, a paralegal. But what if you do not yet have a paralegal and are concerned about finding good paralegal support? Well, I may have found… Continue reading
Paralegals, especially paralegal support providers, are one of attorneys’ top referral sources. When I worked in private practice, I knew the attorneys in the office where I worked, but could really only speak to the abilities of the attorneys I worked with directly. In a general practice firm, I knew… Continue reading
All of us experience overwhelm at one point or another; some of us more regularly than others. Are you running your practice or is it running you? What’s the cause of your overwhelm? Is your practice growing? Do you have an exceptionally large case to handle in addition to your… Continue reading
Guest post by Vicki Voisin, ACP Would you like to be organized? Of course you would! Unfortunately there is no magic pill, no easy way to accomplish that. Instead, getting organized requires a plan with work that never ends. The basic plan is your To Do List. These tips will help… Continue reading
You’ve heard about the many benefits of utilizing paralegals and paralegal support services. Those benefits include more time, less stress, increased morale, a better work-life balance, increased profits, and reduced legal fees for clients. The details are highlighted throughout Paralegal Support 101 and are discussed regularly in the legal community. If you’ve… Continue reading
Whether you’re thinking about hiring a paralegal or retaining paralegal support services for the first time, you’ll benefit both personally and professionally from the support – as will your clients. Here are just a few of those benefits. 1. More Time. Having a paralegal on your team, whether regular or on-call,… Continue reading
The post, “Paralegal Do’s and Don’ts: What can (and can’t) a paralegal do for you,” highlighted what paralegals do to support their attorneys and provided an overview of those things paralegals cannot do. In answering the question, “what can a paralegal do for you,” we maintained a broad focus by… Continue reading