You’ve thought long and hard, considered the pros and cons, and are ready to take the leap. You may have even found a service you’re interested in retaining. Now, how do you take that first step to move forward and get started? The freelance paralegal or paralegal support service you’ve… Continue reading
This fourth and final article in the mini-series discussing the challenges various types of law practices face today considers quite possibly the most challenged of them all – agency legal departments. Previously discussed was the challenges faced by solo practitioners and small firms, law firms, and corporate legal departments. Of all these workplaces,… Continue reading
How do paralegals and paralegal support services improve the lines of communication between your clients and your office? How does that affect client satisfaction? Communication largely determines the level of client satisfaction. When a paralegal is assigned to a client’s case, the client has the opportunity to build a relationship with someone… Continue reading
In the last post, Benefits of Paralegal Support Services for Solo Practitioners and Small Firms, I mentioned that savings is the bottom-line with paralegal support services – whether in the form of time, business, or clients. Really, that’s the case for each of the four types of practicing attorneys (solo/small firm attorneys,… Continue reading
As promised in the article How to Find the Right Support, here’s an explanation of how all those support titles evolved. The concept of working remotely or “virtually” is not new; what is new is the technology used to carry out and deliver the work. Of course, the term “virtual” has new meaning… Continue reading
Of the four major types of attorney practices (solos/small firms, mid- to large-sized firms, corporate legal departments, and governmental entities), solo practitioners and attorneys in small firms face the most challenges. Yet, for these attorneys, solo practices and small firms can also be the most rewarding, both personally and professionally…. Continue reading
You may already be aware of some of the tasks paralegals can perform for you and how paralegal support services help you, your practice, and your bottom line. And, while I love that we can alleviate so much of our attorneys’ stress and help their practices so much, it may just be the clients who… 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
Like law firms, corporate legal departments generally have plenty of office space, attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and benefits. And, many of the challenges they face are the same challenges law firms face. But as corporate legal departments, they also have some of their very own challenges. Just as they do solos and… Continue reading
What’s in a name? If you’re looking for support for your practice, probably far more than you anticipated. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re downright confused by the mass enumeration of titles floating around out there for legal support. So much so that the confusion as to what… Continue reading