Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 5, 2022

If you’re reading this blog post, I don’t have to tell you about the desire to work hard, achieve, or care about what you do. In November of 2019, I began applying for jobs before finishing the program, but without experience directly in a law firm setting (as well as COVID), it was not easy. Getting Started. Does it work?

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CARET Legal

JULY 23, 2024

Information collection plays a pivotal role in the success of legal operations. However, law firms often find themselves grappling with the challenge of balancing data security with operational efficiency. Consider, for instance, a law firm specializing in intellectual property cases.

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LawSites

JUNE 23, 2021

A report out yesterday provides further evidence of a trend I have written about several times in recent years — the increasingly instrumental role law librarians play in innovation and technology adoption. A key finding is that law firm and corporate law librarians are instrumental in innovation. In addition, 79.1

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Above The Law

MAY 2, 2025

The conference will span four days (May 5-8) and is the premier event designed by and for legal operations professionals and in-house legal departments. Legal operations (ops) professionals, for those unfamiliar, manage the business and administrative activities of legal practice. Will AI Reduce the Need for Traditional CLM Tools?

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Write the First Draft of a 300-Word Blog Post, Article or Alert (60 Minutes) Take a common issue and write about it. Repurpose a slide deck, conference presentation or webinar into a blog post. Clean Up 20 Contact Records That You Share to Your Firm CRM (15 Minutes) 7. Review Your Firm Bio (30 Minutes) 9.

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MyCase

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

While your time in law school gave you a strong legal foundation, chances are you didnt learn much about the numerous lawyer tools that can simplify your job. For instance, marketing may not seem essential when youre pontificating about substantive issues in law school. Technology for lawyers has several benefits.

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CARET Legal

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Law firm growth depends on various factors, including the effective use of technology, delivering exceptional client service, and targeted legal business development. For firms looking to expand, adopting modern strategies for growth is crucial. competitive legal landscape.

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Above The Law

MAY 12, 2025

When I previewed the 2025 CLOC Global Institut e last week, I focused on the doors this conference promised to open: doors to AI integration, smarter vendor selection, operational maturity, and a redefinition of legal department value. The post From Anticipation To Reality: CLOC Global Institute 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.

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CARET Legal

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Effective law firm contract management can simplify workflows, enhance compliance, and improve client service. Managing contracts manually is a time-consuming task for many law firms. With automation features, law firms can generate contracts quickly while ensuring they meet all necessary legal standards.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 23, 2021

Law firms leaders quickly learned that a willingness to adopt new technologies into their firms was a requirement for survival during the pandemic. Of course, the effect of the pandemic on the practice of law varied greatly from one firm to the next. The Shift To Remote Work.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 23, 2021

Law firms leaders quickly learned that a willingness to adopt new technologies into their firms was a requirement for survival during the pandemic. Of course, the effect of the pandemic on the practice of law varied greatly from one firm to the next. The Shift To Remote Work.

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CARET Legal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

By leveraging advanced features specific to the legal industry, law firms and arbitration centers can efficiently manage large caseloads while improving client outcomes. This blog will explore how these software features can enhance arbitration operations and offer best practices for implementing this powerful tool.

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CARET Legal

AUGUST 1, 2024

Legal automation uses technology to automate repetitive tasks in a law firm, freeing up time for higher-value work. The good news is that legal automation has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionizing the way law firms operate and deliver services to their clients.

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CARET Legal

JULY 5, 2024

By leveraging the data and features provided by a robust management platform, you can make informed decisions about when and how to scale your law firm for sustainable growth. A steady stream of new business is a strong indicator that your firm is ready for growth. Is Your Financial Foundation Strong?

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LawSites

APRIL 11, 2024

While the last few years have brought an abundance of new and innovative legal tech products to market, the fact of the matter is that not every new product will succeed. Inevitably, for whatever reason, some products fail. But one thing for certain is that while some products shut down with a whimper, others go out with a bang.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Last year, I introduced something new for this blog: The LawSites Resource Center. It is a library of free downloadable content that includes white papers, webinars, product guides, case studies, industry analysis and more, all provided by experts and vendors within the legal industry. 2021 eBook: Running a Lean Law Firm.

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Above The Law

MAY 9, 2025

I attended a fascinating presentation at this years CLOC Global Institute which focused on the results from the most recent CLOC in-house survey, which for the first time was conducted in collaboration with Harbor , a provider of legal services supporting law firms and corporate legal departments.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Paradigm — the parent company to practice management platforms PracticePanther , Bill4Time and MerusCase and payments platform Headnote — is being acquired by Francisco Partners , a major investment firm that specializes in investments in technology businesses. CEO Soumya Nettimi. Hot Market for Practice Management.

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MyCase

JULY 29, 2021

We love to learn about their practices and share their stories and secrets of success with you whether in webinars , customer testimonials , or on this blog. That’s why we spend time getting to know our customers and learning about their law firms. I’ve been with my partner at the firm ever since I started practicing.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Lots of investment money flowed into companies, with the promise of fueling even better products and services. In 2015, AppFolio, which then owned practice management platform MyCase, went through an IPO , but its primary products were not in legal, but in property management. Overall, the legal tech industry saw unprecedented growth.

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CARET Legal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This blog explores how LPMS can serve as a powerful tool for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling more informed decision-making within legal teams. Compliance and Risk Management Compliance and risk management are critical components of in-house legal operations.

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MyCase

JULY 27, 2021

from a broad range of law firms and legal departments. This year’s survey provides a wealth of statistics about law firms, the effects of the pandemic, and legal technology purchasing decisions. Last month I focused on statistics relating to how lawyers planned to invest technology spend moving forward.

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MyCase

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Is it time for your law firm to reassess its IT systems? How long has it been since a technology audit was conducted to determine whether your firm is due to transition away from unsupported software systems? If it’s been a while, then now might be the perfect time to upgrade your firm’s systems.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 13, 2023

If you’re looking for the top paralegal skills or paralegal traits, I’ve written about those before on this blog. That’s why one of our modules in the Billable Hour Boot Camp focuses entirely on how to improve productivity and get a better work-life balance. Imagine if you’re the paralegal working at 90% productivity.

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CARET Legal

JULY 11, 2024

To overcome the administrative challenges of employment law cases, your firm must adopt a systematic, structured approach to case management. Managing employment law cases that span multiple years can be overwhelming. Consider a situation where a new law is passed that affects the admissibility of certain types of evidence.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The survey volume covering marketing and communication technology reveals that while lawyers may have embraced technology in other areas of their practices as a result of the pandemic, not much has changed in how they use technology to market their law practices. Law Firm Websites. Who is managing law firm websites?

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MyCase

JULY 21, 2021

However, the uncertainty we continue to face means that law firms need to be fully prepared for whatever may come. That way your firm will have the flexibility it needs to ensure long term business continuity and resiliency. Your firm undoubtedly already has some remote working tools in place. Document management tools.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 22, 2022

In fact, the 2021 Legal Trends Report found that 66% of clients expect law firms to accept online payments. . While it might seem daunting, implementing credit card processing capabilities at your firm doesn’t have to be an arduous undertaking. Verify your firm can indeed accept credit cards .

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MyCase

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Is your law firm taking advantage of legal software to streamline your law firm’s processes from client intake to the final bill? By taking advantage of the latest legal software features, your law firm will run much more smoothly. One of the biggest challenges law firms face is getting new clients.

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ALPS

JANUARY 28, 2021

The way law firms operate has undergone a drastic change over the past year, in both the physical and digital worlds. We saw law firm employees working remotely, a heavier reliance on cloud-based technology solutions and services and firms operating on a reduced budget through the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

After years of writing about the launches of other companies’ legal technology products, I am proud to announce one of my own: the LawNext Legal Technology Directory , which we hope will become the most trusted source of legal tech products in the market. . Take a moment to review a legal tech product you use.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Firms today flourish or fail on customer service, and the pandemic brought the need for efficient customer service into sharp relief. Many firms have been looking for solutions to improve customer service efficiency while simultaneously handling massive spikes in digital-service demand. Search any law firm in the country.

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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. Please give us three points to summarize you and your work in legal technology.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In Season 9, Episode 4 of “ Notes to My (Legal) Self,” I had the pleasure of diving into the world of AI, ethics, and law firm risk management with Jeff Cunningham, a general counsel specializing in ethics and risk management for law firms. Tech-savvy firms actively exploring AIs potential.

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MyCase

JUNE 15, 2021

Businesses, including law firms, are beginning to re-open, and employees are heading back to work. Rather, law firm leaders should reflect on what was learned from the effects of the pandemic, including the benefits of remote working, and how to incorporate those learnings into their businesses moving forward.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

You will learn about the day-to-day tasks of a Legal Secretary, various areas of law, the legal profession and how the court system operates. The course also covers legal terminology, legal document production, how to complete legal forms and how to type professional correspondence. The 5 best ways to get started in law.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 11, 2022

It might have been double that, but I had a live webinar I was presenting to a law firm on billable hours. You heard me talk about that briefly in an earlier blog post on “ Things We’re Glad Have Changed in the Paralegal Profession.”. And that’s all this blog post really is – the start of a conversation. Legal Automation.

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