While there’s often no replacement for face-to-face communication, video conferencing can prove to be a valuable resource for law firms looking to build relationships while saving time and costs on travel. Time-savings The time spent commuting to meetings outside of the office with clients and colleagues can add up. When you eliminate the need to drive to get face-time with … Read More
Should my law firm layoff or furlough our employees?
The decision to let go of an employee, either temporarily or permanently is often a difficult one for any law firm. There are a number of factors that go into the choice, but it will ultimately depend on foreseeable workflow, income and ability to fulfill case requirements. Layoff versus furlough One of the biggest differences between a layoff and a … Read More
What should law firms do when work slows down?
A slowdown can be unsettling for any law firm. During this time, there is an opportunity to plan, persevere and come out without losing a significant amount of work or profits. If there is an economic downturn, a consistent decrease in clients or an alternate scenario which causes the influx of work to slow, law firms can take the following … Read More
What are the best practices for working remotely for law firms?
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
How can law firms document and implement workflows?
Regardless of how many people work at your firm, whether you are wearing all the hats associated with running a law firm or managing a team of 5, having workflows can make the difference between consistent results that produce happy clients and varied outputs that cause frustration for everyone[1]. Create a list of the most important procedures. Start out by … Read More
What are best practices for choosing a law firm vendor?
The right vendors can be a powerful support network for your firm – and the wrong ones can lead to seemingly never-ending problems, including IT headaches, unhappy clients and frustrating workdays. When choosing a vendor, keep in mind the following to wind up with a decision that has a positive impact on your firm. Figure out what problems you need … Read More