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“Virtualassistants” is simultaneously one of the most trending and confusable terms of the last ten years. Setting up new matters in casemanagement software. Most virtualassistant providers don’t make this any easier for us to understand. Virtual receptionists and live chat agents. But I digress.).
To better understand what’s out there, let’s run down the general types of support roles found at a law office: LegalSecretary—Mostly Administrative Work A legalsecretary is someone whose primary focus is handling non-legal, administrative tasks for a law firm so lawyers have more time to spend on billable hours.
Bringing on a receptionist or legalsecretary can really lighten your load. They’ll handle everything from answering calls to managing appointments, letting you focus on what you do best—practicing law. But if you’re looking to save some money, don’t overlook virtualassistants.
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