NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MAY 31, 2021

This is true for attorneys, as well. This is not necessarily a fault of ambition; it’s mostly that attorneys are really busy, and that learning anything beyond the basic features of any software program seems like something that is going to interrupt the workflow on substantive cases, which means a downturn in revenue.

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MyCase

JANUARY 26, 2022

Running a busy yet successful law firm means staying on top of all the moving pieces no matter your firm’s size. And the more attorneys and staff you add to the mix, the more complicated things become. If so, then you’re probably not using the right legal calendaring software. Introducing “Legal Calendaring Software”.

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MyCase

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Your firm’s law office management and organizational procedures can mean the difference between running a profitable business or running your business into the ground. There are several complex components involved in successful law office management. Why is High-Quality Office Management Important? Trust accounts.

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MyCase

OCTOBER 26, 2022

So odds are, your competitors have already launched a full-scale arsenal of law office technology tools for improving their overall performance, enhancing client intake, stealing your prospects, and increasing profit. Does your law firm measure up? . Benefits of law office technology include: A streamlined client intake process.

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Rocket Matter

MARCH 26, 2025

The post 4 Common Challenges Law Firm Workflow Management Can Solve appeared first on Rocket Matter. Get free e-book Lawyers lose 40% of the time they spend working to inefficient, manual processes that cover work outside the practice of law. Law Firm Workflow Management : How Can Automation Help Attorneys?

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Rocket Matter

MARCH 26, 2025

The post 4 Common Challenges Law Firm Workflow Management Can Solve appeared first on Rocket Matter. Get free e-book Lawyers lose 40% of the time they spend working to inefficient, manual processes that cover work outside the practice of law. Law Firm Workflow Management : How Can Automation Help Attorneys?

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LawTechnologyToday

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In addition to overseeing the daily operations, she administers a variety of programs for lawyers and law students who need assistance due to a substance use-disorder, mental health, or law practice management related issue. This program included providing training and education on legal tech to lawyers.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

You know many attorneys at your firm are burning the midnight oil. And one of the biggest downsides is an associated delay in logging hours. Without automatic time-tracking, attorneys may wait until the end of the day to record their hours, and that leads to lost revenue. There are so many micro benefits as well.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Every attorney’s day goes about the same: juggling client meetings, court deadlines, and endless rounds of document revisions… not to mention managing team members and collaborating with other attorneys. And let’s not forget business-related tasks like time tracking, invoicing, marketing, and the dreaded month-end reconciliation.

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 21, 2022

While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. As we enter the new year, law firms need to be prepared to surmount: . Break-neck digitalization of attorneys’ daily tasks . Free Guide. And more .

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Blackstone Career Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

All types of law offices, including prosecutors, defense attorneys, marital, occupational, and moreemploy paralegals to conduct critical aspects of their work. Paralegals, also called legal assistants, help lawyers do their jobs by preparing for trials, hearings, and proceedings.

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In this article, we’ll dive into law office organization ideas that best-in-class firms use to get ahead. It’s easy to let important deadlines slip through the cracks, which can negatively impact client satisfaction and your law firm’s reputation. . Attorney organization is the best way to combat the chaos.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Attorneys who wait until the end of the day to record their time lose 10-15% of their billable hours , and those who wait until the end of the week lose 25%! The good news is, you don’t actually have to write the time down with pen and paper or even in Excel like the old days. Here’s a guide to how to get over that hump.

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MyCase

JULY 26, 2022

What is a Virtual Lawyer or Virtual Law Firm? A virtual lawyer is an attorney who provides services without a brick-and-mortar office. For instance, there are no commutes, no traffic, very little waiting, and if a client misses an appointment, it doesn’t take much to close our calendar and get back to work.

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LexBlog

MARCH 29, 2012

Modern technology continues to improve the life of attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries throughout the United States. The Legal Assistant has added recently their newest product, The Family Law Assistant (TFLA). The Legal Assistant has added recently their newest product, The Family Law Assistant (TFLA). Case management.

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LexBlog

MARCH 29, 2012

Modern technology continues to improve the life of attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries throughout the United States. The Legal Assistant has added recently their newest product, The Family Law Assistant (TFLA). The Legal Assistant has added recently their newest product, The Family Law Assistant (TFLA). Case management.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

But over the past two years, attorneys have been put in a position where choosing not to implement new legal tech isn’t really an option anymore. Selecting the Right Type of Law Office Technology . Accordingly, choosing which law office technology to use in your practice is a huge decision. . Case Management.

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Rocket Matter

JULY 5, 2023

Contrary to what TV dramas would have you believe, most lawyers in the US do not work at intrigue-filled Big Law firms. In fact, 63% of attorneys work for solo or small firms. A slight majority of that group, 32%, are solo practitioners. Answering these questions can help you determine how feasible opening a solo practice really is.

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LawSites

JULY 29, 2021

Yesterday, I reported that law practice management company Clio acquired the automated court-calendaring company CalendarRules. AMBROGI: Jack, given that this is just Clio’s second acquisition, why was court rules calendaring where you wanted to focus? Why did you think that was important to bring into the Clio family?

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MyCase

AUGUST 12, 2022

When hearing the term “law firm,” most people think of partners—the attorneys that make up the face of the firm. In this article, we’ll discuss how to build the right team for your law firm, including attorneys, paralegals, office managers, and more. How many staff members should we employ per attorney? .

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MyCase

AUGUST 12, 2022

When hearing the term “law firm,” most people think of partners—the attorneys that make up the face of the firm. In this article, we’ll discuss how to build the right team for your law firm, including attorneys, paralegals, office managers, and more. How many staff members should we employ per attorney? .

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NewmanFerraraLLP

MARCH 30, 2023

On appeal, the Appellate Division, First Department, thought that the court below had “improvidently exercised its discretion” by denying the request, as the plaintiff had demonstrated a reasonable excuse (“law office failure” -- that the attorney’s office had inadvertently failed to calendar the date by which he was to (..)

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Research USA compiled data from 410 completed law office technology questionnaires to answer these questions. For the first time, the majority of attorneys are reporting using a laptop computer as their primary device to conduct work. This trend is most pronounced in firms with 10-49 attorneys.

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How To Become A Paralegal

MAY 29, 2018

Yet, I’ve also provided virtual paralegal services and worked in a traditional law office. Megan Zavieh runs Zavieh Law. She’s licensed to practice law in several states, including California and Georgia. A proactive paralegal knows what an attorney needs and they don’t need to be asked or reminded to do it.

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CosmoLex

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Legal practice management is the management of a law practice, whether youre a solo attorney or part of a large firm. Legal practice management activities can be divided into two categories: front office and back office. A well-organized calendar system keeps your firm running smoothly while reducing scheduling conflicts.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 30, 2023

When you’re able to see billable activity by users, you can get an idea of how much each individual attorney at your firm is billing. These reports also come in handy if you’re hoping to implement attorney bonuses informed by billable hours. 2. All within a single, easy-to-use program.

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By leveraging legal workflow automation to optimize operations, law offices can unlock a host of benefits that enhance efficiency, accuracy, collaboration, and overall success. The automation of legal workflows has become a game-changer for law offices. Why Automate Now?

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

7 warning that “any proposal that would materially change current consumer protections for clients receiving legal services and fundamentally alter the sacrosanct principles of the attorney-client relationship would be heavily scrutinized by our committees.”. July 28 : Clio acquires the automated court-calendaring company CalendarRules.

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Rocket Matter

JULY 18, 2023

For one, solo practitioners generally have a higher administrative burden than their Big Law counterparts. Even though they strike out on their own to improve their work-life balance, solo attorneys are more likely to work nights and weekends to cover their billable and non-billable tasks. Determining your paperless processes 2.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Law Office Technology. Attorneys have many ethical duties as it relates to the practice of law, especially as it relates to technology. Interestingly, solo attorneys are most likely (77%) than the other groups to stay abreast of the benefits and risks of technology. The survey results are provided in five volumes.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 10, 2023

While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Valuable Legal CRM applications to support your law firm's project management efforts. How to contact an attorney with questions. Free Guide.

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MyCase

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Managing a law firm requires overseeing several moving pieces—lawyers must keep track of client meetings, courtroom appointments, invoicing, calendaring, accounting, and more. Plus, in the last few years, remote work has added another layer of complexity as many attorneys are now managing firms from a distance. . Calendaring.

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MyCase

JANUARY 12, 2022

What Is Case Management Software and Why Do Law Firms Need It? Legal case management software helps law firms take care of and run the business side of their law practice. rules-based calendaring. The right law office case management system can revolutionize your law practice.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

How to run a small law firm with the right tech . How is Managing a Small Law Firm Different From a Large Law Firm? When picturing a successful lawyer, you might imagine a Big Law attorney—pricey suits, expensive cars, leather suitcase in hand, taking the most high-profile cases with a big team. Case Management.

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Rocket Matter

AUGUST 22, 2023

Instead of skipping them altogether, or worse, resorting to a pile of paper receipts and scribbled calendar entries, choose simple tools that allow you to track and bill for your time. The ABA and state bar associations require attorneys to take very specific steps to protect client funds from misappropriation.

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LexBlog

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

In every contest of wills, which is essentially what two or more non-attorneys arguing over a legal matter is- a contest of wills in the courtroom- there is a winner and a loser. It looks shabby, fly-by-night, and only adds to the negative perception that so many have of attorneys. Sometimes, that just cannot be helped.

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LexBlog

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

In every contest of wills, which is essentially what two or more non-attorneys arguing over a legal matter is- a contest of wills in the courtroom- there is a winner and a loser. It looks shabby, fly-by-night, and only adds to the negative perception that so many have of attorneys. Sometimes, that just cannot be helped.

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