Attorney at Work

MAY 20, 2022

Abraham Lincoln, licensed to practice law in 1837 in Illinois, may be the archetypal general practice attorney. The Lincoln Legal Papers Project identified over 5,600 cases and nearly 100,000 documents related to Lincoln’s law practice. Drivers Behind Practice Specialization. Practicing Law on Internet Time.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

This includes attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in law firms where time-based billing reigns. Knowing what billable time is and managing it well can boost productivity. For attorneys and paralegals, billable hours are critical to both revenue generation and the measurement of productivity and efficiency.

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CARET Legal

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The continuous evolution of legal technology is not just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in how legal services are delivered, managed, and experienced. This level of insight was once the domain of the most experienced attorneys, but now it’s available at the click of a button.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As someone who studied Paralegal Studies and worked hands-on as a paralegal, I reflect upon the valuable lessons I learned in school that provided a solid foundation, as well as the practical skills I had to acquire on the job. When I first started studying at Paralegal school, I was excited yet overwhelmed. LEARN MORE 3.

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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. . In the three unfortunate stories above, the attorneys missed deadlines because they relied on manual and unwieldy processes for keeping their calendars up to date.

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CARET Legal

APRIL 11, 2025

Understanding Financial Visibility in Law Firms Financial visibility is necessary for law firms to manage their finances effectively. It involves having a clear understanding of the firms financial status, including cash flow, attorney fees, and litigation expenses. Heres where things tend to go off track.

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CARET Legal

JANUARY 8, 2025

Firms dont need to rely on manual management and analysis of digital data. For litigation attorneys, this digital deluge offers both opportunities and challenges: a wealth of evidence at your fingertips, but an overwhelming amount to manage. Better electronic evidence management. Its all in there, they say.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Big tech changed the game in how we run our everyday lives, so stay up to date with the latest available software solutions to keep clients happy. Whether it’s software for managing legal documents or AI tools for legal document search, be sure to find what works perfectly for your firm. That's the only way to succeed today!

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

When Janelle came to us, she was running her busy litigation practice off an 18-page to-do list she kept on a yellow pad on her desk. Janelle was coping but she wasn’t managing, much less managing effectively. Without clear insight into how work moves through your firm, you’re running your practice in the dark.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As Ive been developing this new course, its bringing back some memories when back in 2010 I was telling litigation paralegals they needed to get up to speed on eDiscovery. For those who are new listeners and dont know what that means Lets say that youre a litigation paralegal working in a law firm that barely ever goes to trial.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 7, 2022

During the past two years, the pace of tech adoption quickened as firms moved to automate their practices for remote work and virtual practice. Catherine Sanders Reach (@catherinereach) is Director of the Center for Practice Management for the North Carolina Bar Association, providing practice technology and management assistance.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 30, 2021

Our practice management and technology experts have some tips. 10 things to know before you go looking for an attorney. You should also be reaching out to other attorneys and closely aligned referral sources for connections. Search for the profiles of attorneys you admire for inspiration. I thought so.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Being a litigation paralegal comes with its challenges. From learning how to read your attorney’s mind to staying up to date with the latest paralegal technology, you might feel overwhelmed with questions on how you can become a rockstar at your firm. Will it be difficult for me to find a litigation paralegal job in Florida?

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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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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2024

These were the top 7 actionable strategies and tips for litigation paralegals to accelerate their paralegal career in 2024. How to Get Up to Speed Fast on Your Cases I think one of the tips for litigation paralegals that could help here is what I had recommended in our three-step roadmap for new litigation paralegals.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Things Attorneys Look For In a Paralegal. Attention to Detail Problem-solving Technology Skills Proactive Mindset Professionalism Time Management Research Skills Strong Work Ethic Communication Skills Organization Skills. Do you want to know what things attorneys look for in a paralegal? Pro Tip from an Attorney.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Sure, younger generations are practically born with a mobile device in their hand. However, this inherent familiarity with (and normalization of) technology still leaves a gap of real-world proficiency within the software tools law firms rely on every day. Case Planning, Development and Management. Correspondence.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In my own defense, the last 25 years of my career has been dedicated to one attorney as a contracted tort litigation paralegal. Many new lawyers find that it’s one thing to acquire a law degree, but another to practice law. They may not have had the opportunity to put into practice what they learned in school.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 17, 2021

Litigation Software as a New Litigation Paralegal. We will break down the paralegal technology skills into three categories of software: administration, matter management, and practice-specific applications. For example, use the search terms: “Law firm billing software” to get the most up-to-date results.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 7, 2021

Professional Development and Training Manager. Project Manager for legal support vendor. Litigation Support Analyst. Maybe you’ve been a litigation paralegal for several years (or corporate paralegal, real estate paralegal…fill in any practice area here) and you’re looking for a career change.

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CARET Legal

APRIL 14, 2025

To stay competitive, litigation firms need to find ways to ease administrative friction without losing control of their cases. Litigation teams face more moving parts with every new case. Case Deadlines Are Tracked Manually or in Disjointed Systems Spreadsheets and outdated tracking tools dont cut it for busy litigation teams.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

She was one of my first new hires after taking on a paralegal manager position in 2004. Whether you’re a new litigation paralegal or have been on your litigation career path for years, Kim’s story is the perfect inspiration for welcoming mobility into your paralegal career and seeing the possibilities of where it can take you.

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Above The Law

MAY 1, 2025

Most recently, the 2024 Legal Technology Report was released earlier this year and covers online research, marketing and communication technology, law office technology, litigation, and technology basics and security. Ive read and written about this report since 2010 and often refer to it for current legal technology statistics and analysis.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 13, 2023

Some of the words that attorneys use to describe their indispensable paralegal include: My Rockstar Paralegal My Superstar Paralegal Our MVP My Right-Hand Person I want to clarify that what I’m going to be discussing are habits, not skills or traits. You could take some courses on mind-reading so that you know what the attorney is thinking.

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CARET Legal

JANUARY 20, 2025

Each practice area operates differently, and a lack of centralized organization can amplify stress and inefficiency. Balancing multiple practice areas means grappling with a variety of demands that can stretch even the most experienced teams. Without a unified strategy, these varying demands can overwhelm teams.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 15, 2022

She worked at one of the largest international corporate law firms in Asia before opening her own virtual practice. Many of you know this practice as the Pomodoro Technique — but adjust the timing so it works for you. He is also a sought-after trainer and presenter for lawyers who seek to integrate Macs and iPads into their practice.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 29, 2021

If your profession includes anything related to litigation (paralegal, attorney, support staff, technology person, project manager, etc.), Let’s answer that question for others who are just joining the profession or jumping into the litigation practice from another specialty.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Even if you don’t work at a firm specializing in technology, you will still use computers and software daily. However, litigation technology can be tricky to understand. To keep up with the latest changes in litigation technology , you need to understand how it works.

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Rocket Matter

MARCH 28, 2025

The post Law Firm Management: Key Insights and Strategies for Success appeared first on Rocket Matter. Big tech changed the game in how we run our everyday lives, so stay up to date with the latest available software solutions to keep clients happy. Running a thriving practice requires a strong foundation in law firm management.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In our forthcoming Spring 2025 publication, Fighting the Hypothetical: Why Law Firms Should Rethink the Billable Hour in the Generative AI Era, [1] we hypothesize that Generative AI (GenAI) technology will change forever how legal services are delivered and will force law firms to re-engineer their legacy economic model.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 11, 2022

For example, Attorney at Work’s Top 20 Articles of 2021 captures the zeitgeist of what’s on the minds of small law firms. In the early days of cloud computing, I used to point to iTunes as a model cloud application because it provided the best of both worlds — online content in native Mac software.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 4, 2024

WHAT IS A LITIGATION PARALEGAL? A litigation paralegal is someone who works under the supervision of an attorney who practices in criminal or civil litigation. A litigation paralegal assists the attorney with many case management duties, from the complaint through the trial and the appeal.

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CARET Legal

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In litigation, the difference between victory and defeat often lies in meticulous preparation. Enter legal practice management software – a powerful ally in the quest for efficient and effective trial prep. Enter legal practice management software – a powerful ally in the quest for efficient and effective trial prep.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 3, 2021

If your firm handles litigation that involves any sort of injuries, chances are you’re familiar with the process of records retrieval. the easier it will be to manage and evaluate if there are any opportunities for enhancements in the format or language. #5 MANAGING CUSTODIAN FEES. #11 19 Tips to Streamline Records Retrieval.

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CARET Legal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Developing robust conflict check systems is crucial, as is leveraging modern tools like legal practice management software (LPMS) to effectively navigate challenging waters Insurance defense firms navigate a unique legal landscape, fraught with potential conflicts of interest. Clark & Gamble, 985 S.W.2d 2d 166, 168 (Tex.App.-San

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 9, 2022

“Slowly but surely” may be an apt phrase to describe the results from the 2022 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report covering Litigation Technology & E-Discovery. Many Years and Much Litigation. The rest of the respondents (33%) are at firms with more than 50 attorneys (13% have more than 500 attorneys).

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Also, if you are an insurance defense litigation paralegal you also want to know what problems are alleged, which doctors have treated the plaintiff, what their recommendations are, and whether the plaintiff has followed those recommendations. Know Your Purpose. Personal Injury Paralegal. Bates Number or Bookmark.

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