Anytime a legal professional has to communicate with opposing counsel, it’s essential that all interactions are closely monitored. Every encounter with the opposing law firm poses a threat to heightened emotions and frustration. That’s why it’s important to be mindful of all electronic correspondence with the opposition. But how can your legal team mitigate mistakes? [...]
Ever-evolving technologies, such as eFiling, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud software, are changing how modern law firms operate. In order to stay one step ahead of the competition, it’s essential that your team embraces legal technology. Not only can legal tech deliver fantastic experiences to your clients, but it can also boost your firm’s efficiency. [...]
A fantastic onboarding process involves far more than educating new clients about your legal expertise and services. It’s the start of a long-term relationship built on trust and support. It’s essential to provide your clients with an effortless onboarding process. This will put them at ease and increases client retention. So how can you enhance [...]
Just because your law firm is small, doesn’t mean it cannot be mighty. In fact, smaller teams are often more agile because they’re accustomed to wearing many different hats. With the right tools and the right people, your firm can enjoy unparalleled success. However, in order to reap the rewards of your labor, your firm [...]
The global pandemic required almost all legal professionals to pivot. Many essential tasks and meetings that were once conducted in the office are now being done at home. This transition has demanded more flexibility and versatility from paralegals. It has also opened the door to many opportunities, including boosting their income and serving multiple firms. [...]
Organizations of all sizes and across all industries can become targets of cybercriminals. However, more and more cyberthieves have recently turned their attention to law firms with the intention of stealing, selling, exposing, or extorting confidential data. With an ever-increasing shift to digital documents, law practices are more susceptible to cyberattacks now than ever before. [...]
The relationship between technology and the legal system is continuously evolving. Gone are the days when attorneys had to sift through large piles of paperwork on their desks. With the emergence of cutting-edge technology, law professionals can streamline their work, saving precious resources. During the global pandemic, law practices had to pivot and embrace new [...]
Anyone who has ever worked in a law firm before can easily tell you that the workday never ends. Though practicing law is a rewarding profession, it can also be extremely challenging. At its worse, it can even be downright grueling. Legal associates, including attorneys and paralegals, who are overstressed and overworked, have much higher [...]
Thanks to today’s innovative technology, modern legal professionals can bypass the hassle of storing dozens of legal documents in thick, cumbersome binders and racing from meeting to meeting. Now, attorneys can easily conduct depositions right from their home office and efficiently communicate with colleagues via Teams or Slack. Legal professionals are even leveraging the power [...]
One of the most important rules of ethics that lawyers must abide by is not communicating with the opposing parties who are represented by counsel. The American Bar Association’s Model Rule 8.4 unconditionally extends this ban to paralegals as it prohibits lawyers from asking other legal professionals to do something that they’re not supposed to. [...]
