San Mateo County eFiling for Probate starts with case initiations
Hello San Mateo County! Many may remember an experimental eFiling endeavor several years ago when courts allowed documents to be eFiled. While that program was later rescinded, San Mateo County is now rejoining 18 other California court systems to permit electronic filing of legal documents. Small Claims began accepting digital documents last month, and the soft […]
Coming soon! First virtual conference for legal support professionals
The One Legal team is excited to announce the first ever virtual conference for legal support professionals! This online event will take place next month, March 20-23, 2018. We’re working hard to put the finishing touches on four days’ worth of presentations that are geared just for you: paralegals, legal secretaries, legal assistants, and other […]
Santa Clara County eFiling for Civil cases is coming soon
Hello Santa Clara County! Legal professionals in Santa Clara County have already been electronically filing court documents in several case types over the last couple of years. Effective February 13, 2018, it will become mandatory to eFile documents for General Civil cases, as well. While some courts choose to introduce eFiling with a short permissive […]
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 the smooth operation of a […]
Electronic signatures and eFiling in Illinois
As Illinois State Courts make the shift to electronic filing of virtually all civil court documents, many legal professionals have expressed concern about the signatures accompanying such documents. Prior to the electronic age, the law almost uniformly required original signatures to be filed with the court. So what has changed? How can signatures be assured […]
What legal professionals need to know about eFiling
Has electronic court filing begun in your county yet? Federal Courts have long since mandated eFiling and state courts have slowly joined the march toward digital progress. Some states, like Indiana and Illinois, have implemented a statewide system for eFiling, while others, like California, are leaving it up to the individual counties to gradually choose their own approach. […]
eFiling confidential documents in Illinois: what to know
Since the 2017 Illinois Supreme Court mandated electronic court filing in civil cases, the vision of “statewide online remote access system” is well on its way. And while these changes certainly add a level of convenience for lawyers, litigants, and courtside employees, many were left wondering how the new system could protect unwanted access to […]
6 ways for legal professionals to defuse tense situations
Due to the nature of the work, the legal industry carries a high potential for anxiety and tension. When working with upset clients, it can be a challenge to represent your firm with the utmost calm, composure, and professionalism. Promote clear communication and avoid costly mistakes with these six different ways to defuse tense situations […]
The benefits of eService: go beyond email
California court rules define eService as “service of a document, on a party or other person, by electronic transmission or electronic notification.” Pretty straightforward: the other parties receive digital documents rather than physical ones. Most states and counties that have implemented electronic court filing for legal documents, like Illinois, Indiana, and Texas, also have rules […]
9 scenes of holiday crime and justice in the movies
It isn’t often that the courtroom (or the crimes that lead up to it) is considered heartwarming or funny or charming. But somehow Christmas and the end of year season manages to have that effect on just about anything. We gathered up these holiday cases that make even Scrooge and the Grinch say “awwww”. [textblock […]
Top tips for handling confidential documents at your firm
Attorneys are bound by the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.6: Confidentiality of Information, which notes that “A lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to prevent the inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of, or unauthorized access to, information relating to the representation of a client.” But it’s not just the attorneys who should adhere to […]
4 strategies for frequent eFiling: One Legal tools to stay ahead
Do you submit multiple documents to court (electronically or physically) each day? Are you filing for multiple attorneys and having trouble keeping up? Does filing tend to be a multiple-stage process as you wait for colleagues to finalize information? However you use One Legal to file legal documents with the court, you’ll benefit from the […]
Behind electronic signatures for eFiling in Indiana
In today’s world of digital documents and electronic court filing, a “wet” signature doesn’t mean what it used to. Now that physical practices are being replaced by electronic ones, an attorney’s physical signature on a legal document is only one of the three possible ways to authorize a file before it is eFiled with the […]
12 end-of-year and holiday traditions for your law firm
Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings to you! We are deep in the excitement of the holidays now, with all the music, friend and family gatherings, and gratitude and yuletide cheer. Need some ideas for inspiring the office? Here are 12 holiday traditions for your law firm to start or continue this year. [textblock style=”1″]Stay happy […]
Do I choose case initiation or subsequent filing?
You’ve prepared your document, created a One Legal account, and are ready to start filing electronically in your court. Upon reaching the first page to begin submitting your document, you see this screen: What do you do? How do you figure out which choice best fits the legal document you are about to file? Filing […]
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 enable you to do more […]