Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Tasks jotted down in the margins while she talked on the phone. Sure, most of her tasks were there, but she had to flip through multiple pages to remember what she’d assigned to whom and then go through her emails for the latest information. Tasks and to-dos related to a single matter were scattered across the pages.

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CARET Legal

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

By adopting strategic approaches to leveraging technology, firms can streamline claim management, reduce bottlenecks, and improve efficiency Handling a large volume of insurance claims can overwhelm even the most organized law firms, straining resources and impacting client satisfaction.

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The sheer complexity of these deals demands clear and effective collaboration. Why Collaboration is Critical in Real Estate Law Real estate law involves a web of interrelated tasks and responsibilities. Barriers to Effective Collaboration Its clear how important collaboration is in real estate law.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Smokeball is a law practice management software with document assembly capabilities. Smokeball includes a native passive timekeeping program that captures user time automatically as tasks are completed. In terms of invoice management, users can edit line items and revise the look and feel of invoices on the fly.

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CARET Legal

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The right tools can transform how family law attorneys manage their daily responsibilities, reducing burnout and promoting a healthier work-life balance. Family law attorneys face unique pressures, from handling high-conflict cases to managing emotionally intensive client interactions.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Still, countless billable hours are spent on tedious tasks like data entry during intake. Besides taking up time, such repetitive tasks inevitably lead to human error that lets things fall through the cracks. Here, we get an inside look at CobbleStone, guided by Sales Manager Michael Gormley.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 7, 2021

Lawcus Review: Lawcus has aggressively cross-pollinated lead and client management features across a single platform for law firms. . Even at this late date, the market is inundated with productivity (client management) options, while few marketing (lead management) tools built for law firms are available.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Hire Someone to Take on Tasks . Assess the tasks that are never completed on time. These could be work-related or personal tasks. Would an on-demand errand or handyman service allow those mundane tasks to be completed with only a simple email or phone call from you? Bag, Barter, and Better Tasks. No one does it.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Project management tools can help lawyers with ongoing, chaotic, unpredictable workflows. Nicole Clark points to nine applications to consider for the task. Over the years, predictions have proliferated, with many anticipating that these product managers would come to replace project managers. Project Management Tools.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The legal industry stands at a critical inflection point, because GenAI now can automate many routine legal tasks that have been handled for decades by junior professionals at premium hourly rates. What tasks should be automated versus completed by humans? What is a reasonable human/technology task allocation of work input?

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 22, 2021

In the example, based on the lawyer’s real-world experience, the partner would promise a deliverable to his client without consulting his team and then delay delegating the task to the more junior attorneys. Delegate early and effectively. Delegating is a skill, and, unfortunately, many people are never taught how to do it effectively.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 17, 2021

But the truly successful lawyers overcome this and figure out how to delegate effectively. But the truly successful lawyers overcome this and figure out how to delegate effectively. Determining What You Can Delegate Effectively. This type of work can be delegated effectively with an appropriate amount of guidance.

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CARET Legal

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Enter modern law firm case management software. To truly transform your practice, you need to look for specific law firm case management software features that address the unique challenges of legal work. That’s the power of centralized case management. But not all solutions are created equal. Need a specific document?

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Attorney at Work

JULY 22, 2021

Now, more than ever, you need tools that eliminate busy work and keep your teams focused on client outcomes and results — by helping them communicate, coordinate document feedback, and manage tasks. To maintain security and governance, your real-time messaging, collaboration, and document management systems need to be connected.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Having an effective business growth strategy will also protect you from some of the common symptoms of a failing firm, such as: Scaling too quickly without the resources to back up your rapid growth. As a solo practitioner or partner in a small firm, you probably wear every hat in the office and take on more tasks than you should.

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CARET Legal

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

With vast amounts of data generated from case management, billing, and client communications, firms are shifting away from intuition-based decision-making and making data-driven decisions to improve their operations. The ability to harness data analytics is rapidly becoming a key differentiator for law firms.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Communication and Professionalism I took courses in legal ethics, client communication, and professionalism that taught me the importance of maintaining high ethical standards, confidentiality, and effective communication skills. I had to ensure that no assignments were missed, no tasks were overdue, and no classes were left unattended.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Authorities at Samos CCAC allegedly subject migrants to unlawful detention through the systematic use of arbitrary restriction of freedom orders which effectively imprison migrants at the facility with inadequate living conditions, according to research conducted by Amnesty International.

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CARET Legal

JANUARY 24, 2025

Long-term success in managing deadlines requires more than short-term fixesit demands a combination of forward-thinking strategies, continuous learning, and the smart use of technology. Legal practice management platforms like CARET Legal are designed to meet these challenges head-on, turning chaos into clarity.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 31, 2022

Managing an increasing volume of cases and court deadlines– sometimes in multiple jurisdictions – is one of the biggest time management challenges for law firms. . The process of performing date calculations and applying known rules to calendar management is the perfect opportunity for mitigating risk by automating workflow.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 15, 2022

And crazy as it may sound, it’s possible to manage your day and run your firm more mindfully via a cheap yellow pad. I’m not talking about case management and bookkeeping, CRM and lead generation. Time Management That’s Easy, Cheap and Presidential. It is effective and simple. You need your marketing funnel.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 29, 2025

According to the 2019 Task Force on the Delivery of Legal Services report which recommended the creation of the ABS program, there is a decline in the representation of individuals in the people law sector. It is unclear how many ABS firms practice in the People Law areas the task force report expressed concern about.

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Above The Law

MARCH 27, 2025

The practice management platform MyCase, for example, works behind the scenes to track and surface several key financial insights that will inform better decision-making. The data also can enable you to effectively pursue broader goals like expanding in a new practice area. If youd like to try it out, feel free to do so here.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Client management is a crucial aspect of a paralegal’s job. Paralegals must effectively communicate with clients and manage their expectations throughout the legal process to maintain a positive and productive relationship. This can be a deeply fulfilling experience as you see the results of your hard work and dedication.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

MyCase , a long-standing case management software provider, has established itself as an effective all-in-one solution for law firms, jam-packed with in-house features. MyCase is still an effective standalone platform for law firms, but MyCase will integrate with other top-shelf technology partners when the opportunity presents itself.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

In classic law practice, attorneys deal with production deadlines, manage staff, get ready for networking events, oversee the implementation of the latest technology applications, and answer emails and phone calls. Delegating the Most Obvious Tasks. Go Your Own Way: Ruby Delivers a Variety of Intake Pathways.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Those with ADD/ADHD often struggle with organization, sustained focus, procrastination and completing tasks on time. This can be a great strength if that hyper-focus in directed at important work-related tasks. The key is to be aware of which situations and tasks are best matched with your abilities. Strengths and Weaknesses.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The most successful law firms use a variety of best practices to manage their finances effectively, many of which can be implemented relatively quickly. Practice Management Software. For modern attorneys, using cloud-based practice management software is nearly essential. A recent U.S. Going Paperless. Virtual Assistants.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In a culture where assignments often come in the form of a late-night email with the subject line “Over to you,” or a partner’s frantic wave to an associate who just happens by, terms like “resource management” and “work allocation” might sound foreign — at minimum, something best left to the accountants.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 12, 2022

In his book, “ A World Without Email ,” Cal Newport explains that the human brain simply isn’t optimized to jump between “executing work tasks” and “managing an always-present, ongoing, and overloaded electronic conversation about those tasks.” In most cases, clients and colleagues aren’t looking for an instantaneous response.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Table of contents Defining Leadership The Five Pillars of Lawyer Leadership Skills Pillar 1: Leader Identity Pillar 2: Leadership Impact Pillar 3: Strategic Thinking Pillar 4: People Management Pillar 5: Personal Productivity and Peak Performance Pointers for Planning a Lawyer Leadership Skills Program Invest in People. Defining Leadership.

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Above The Law

APRIL 2, 2025

However, tracking time manually presents some major challenges, such as: Missed billable time: When lawyers are focused on client work, its easy to forget to record time for quick tasks like responding to emails or reviewing case files. Train your team: Provide clear, step-by-step guidance on how to use the tool effectively.

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LDA PRO

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

At LDA Pro Legal, we are here to help simplify and streamline your divorce paperwork, offering professional and affordable solutions to manage your case efficiently. A Divorce Paralegal Sacramento specializes in preparing and managing the necessary legal documents for a divorce. What Does a Divorce Paralegal Do?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 14, 2025

I know that might not make too much sense if youre new to this but Im talking about the basic, drill sergeant, organized, never missing a task or beat, creating checklists on checklists, routine that paralegals have assumed since the beginning of time. But where do you even start when you’re managing 80+ active files?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Many firms use software to manage cases such as Filevine, Clio, or MyCase. These case management tools are extremely helpful in keeping your client information, deadlines, and other important facts in one location. I like having a new assistant initial each task or project as they move through the case from start to finish.

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Above The Law

MARCH 6, 2025

Whenever you encounter a task that you want to put off because its too tedious or unpleasant, consider whether generative AI can handle it for you. Which tasks consume the most time? By now, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly on your radar. Should you adopt it soon or wait until it matures?

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Attorney at Work

JULY 21, 2022

Immigration attorneys face a variety of challenges when it comes to efficiently managing their day-to-day activities. Tasks like handling the lengthy form filling process, communicating effectively with clients, and accepting payment for all that hard work can be difficult when not managed correctly.

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