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
You may recall from past posts what paralegals can and can’t do for their attorneys and what, in general, constitutes unauthorized practice of law (UPL) — those things that a paralegal cannot do for you. Today it is my honor to share with you a guest article from Vicki Voisin, ACP, that… Continue reading
Just knowing how the paralegal profession came about (the reason for its development) provides much insight into the role of paralegals. Similarly, the paralegal definition itself explains the type of support paralegals provide. Knowing these things, however, stops short of explaining what a paralegal can (and can’t) do for you. Paralegals: What… 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
Not too long ago, I was talking with a young solo practitioner who needed help with trial prep. He has a growing practice but isn’t quite ready to hire employees; he does, however, need help – especially on larger cases. After he asked about my fees, he responded that he’d… Continue reading
Here we are, once again. Reconciling where we’ve been as we pave the path that lies ahead, held together by that which means the most to us. Before I get all gushy and philosophical, I must first apologize for the delay in posting. As I wrote my next article, it… Continue reading
My goal in starting a blog for attorneys was to address the questions attorneys regularly ask, such as: What does a paralegal do; How can I benefit from working with a paralegal; How can a freelance paralegal benefit me; and How do I go about working with a freelance paralegal?… 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