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The Differences Between Paralegals and Legal Assistants

LegalTalkNetwork

These dedicated professionals are responsible for conducting thorough legal research and managing extensive paperwork, playing a critical role in the operational success of law firms. Within a firm, these responsibilities are usually divided among lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, and other staff members.

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Five Things to Look for in Shared Office Space

Attorney at Work

In the past, law firms were known for sprawling offices, where even the most junior associates had their own private workspace. Prior to the pandemic, demand swelled for co-working spaces — including office centers designed specifically for the legal community. With the pandemic, space needs shifted again.

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Five Things to Look for in Shared Office Space

Attorney at Work

If an operator only has one center, you need to scrutinize the deal they are offering very closely. What About Renting an Office With Another Law Firm? Typically, lawyers who take an office with another law firm will do so because the cost is cheaper than a professional co-working operator and they do not need to sign a lease.

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Time to Vote! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2023

LawSites

We currently use this to offer lead generation services to law firms, but we love the potential for other use cases. Until now, Contract AI has been disappointing because of weak training. Unlike consumer AI (trained on terabytes), most Contract AI is trained on small samples of text. What makes you unique or innovative?

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What IS a paralegal, exactly?

LexBlog

I think a shorter list is what one is not, but in summary, paralegals provide day to day support by assisting attorneys, law offices, or other various agencies conducting research, drafting legal documents, and handling cases. A good paralegal knows the general laws and does the work assigned.

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Tracking Litigation Costs in Modern Insurance Defense Firms

CARET Legal

Keeping a close eye on expenses isn’t just good business—it’s essential for success in insurance defense law, where profit margins are notoriously tight. Controlling and tracking litigation costs, from depositions to expert witness fees, needs careful oversight to keep client budgets intact and to ensure profitability.

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Voting Is Open! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in February

LawSites

We expect to grow as the legal industry becomes more comfortable with AI. AltFee Elevator Pitch: AltFee revolutionizes law firm pricing by offering a foundation for alternative fee structures. Another example is our Directory of Alternative Fee Providing Law Firms. What makes you unique or innovative? What problem do you solve?