Whether all or part of your staff is working remotely, law firms need to make careful considerations in order to maintain compliance, keep clients happy and cases on track, and ensure that their team is communicating well. 1. Get the right technology The right tools are critical to successful remote working. You’ll want to make sure you have[1]: Remote access … Read More
Should my law firm track non-billable time?
Billable time should always be tracked as it happens – after all, it’s how firms get paid. But what about non-billable time? For law firms who want to optimize their workflows and allow their high-level lawyers to focus on billable tasks, the best way to do it is by tracking non-billable hours. Reviewing these reports on an ongoing basis (typically … Read More
How can lawyers keep track of their to-do list?
Task and time management are one of the biggest challenges for lawyers, and can be stress-inducing given that missing a to-do or deadline can result in a malpractice claim. In order to make sure everything gets done, and by when it needs to be, lawyers can follow a set of best practices. Find a method that works For high-level management … Read More
How can law firms keep track of client emails?
For law firms, there can be a significant amount of emails. Without the right processes in place, law firms can run into a number of issues: Individual user mailboxes preventing matters from being centrally stored in the firm’s email management system Failure to be stored with related matter documents Inability to filter, sort and search These records should also be … Read More
What document management options do law firms have?
Document management is meant to help you organize your case management, including everything from files, to emails to task tracking. These types of programs are key in converting to a paperless office. There’s a large array of legal technology options for law firms. Depending on your sizes and needs, certain ones will make more sense – and be more effective … Read More