Achieving the impossible paperless law firm during a pandemic
Take the emergency practices of this year and turn them into a formalized, sustainable, productive set of processes for your entire firm.
6 ways to make remote working sustainable for legal professionals
How can law firms turn remote work from an emergency situation to a long-term process that works for everyone? Here are some tips to get started.
Videoconferencing tips for making the most of virtual meetings
No matter which videoconferencing tool you use, here are some potential issues to be aware of and some solutions to try out to keep your meetings smooth.
How to nail the presentation you’ve been asked to give at your firm
The better you present the more cache you’ll build among your co-workers and employers. Here are our top tips for nailing your next presentation.
How to ensure a smooth first meeting with the court
Your first time in court will be memorable. Review these tips to make sure you’re making an excellent first impression.
10 things to include in your new client welcome kit
One of the most useful retention tools law firms can use is the “Welcome Kit.” These items will introduce your clients to the firm while also providing critical information.
Bad habits that still exist in your law firm
Times change and priorities evolve. Still, it’s likely that every law firm has a few old habits that can hurt today’s productivity, even if they once worked fine. Here are a few bad habits that can harm a law practice and erode client relationships.
10 more podcasts for legal professionals to start the new decade
Since more than 36% of Americans commute between 20 to 44 minutes each way for work, we thought the new decade would be the perfect time to introduce a new list of podcasts that will not only make your downtime more interesting but add to your legal insight.
Could the 4-day workweek become a reality for your law firm?
Some firms see positive results when switching to a four-day workweek. Will this flexible and shortened workweek make its way to your firm?
Questions to ask your firm about the past year
With 2019 drawing to a close, now is a good time to look back and analyze what you’ve done. Here are the top 5 questions you should ask.
Key organization processes for attorney-client workloads
As cases and matters pile up, so too can the digital and paper files in any law office. A lack of organization can be a real danger to your practice. Here are five of our favorite tips for getting your practice — and your client relationships — back in order.
Top 5 tips for working with multiple attorneys
No matter how great you are at your legal support job, things are going to get stressful from time to time. Here are our top five tips for working with multiple attorneys.
7 checklists that will increase the efficiency of your law practice
If used, checklists can help improve efficiency and reduce the potential for errors by clearly setting out requirements and standardizing processes. Here are 7 checklists to not only enhance the productivity of your firm but also help grow your practice.
8 questions to ask before scheduling a meeting at your law firm
While periodic meetings can increase productivity, meetings in law firms are often notorious for starting late, running long, being unengaging, or having no defined purpose. To make sure your firm is using everyone’s valuable time wisely, here are 8 questions that need to be asked and answered before you set up a meeting.
What it means to be a client-focused law firm
Today, a firm must actually work at serving its clients in order to thrive. In the end, however, you may be surprised how much your renewed focus on clients improves your bottom line. Here’s what that looks like on a day to day basis.
Common errors to avoid when creating legal documents
Creating errors in documents is never a good thing, but it is a way bigger deal in the legal profession. We’ve compiled a list of common errors made by lawyers and tips for avoiding them.