Paperwork is ubiquitous in the legal profession. From court documents and case files to notes, briefs, evidence, and so much more, finding a way to dig out from under the literal or metaphorical piles of paper is an ongoing task for attorneys and paralegals. Fortunately, with technology much of our Read more…
Many law firms experience a bad rap due to the perception that attorneys and paralegals are expected to work long hours and meet unrealistic expectations. And it’s certainly true that many law firms might unintentionally (or not) overextend their employees. Unfortunately, not only can this be a detriment to morale, Read more…
The work of a law firm never stops, and all too often that work is the unglamorous type. Organizing case files, managing client contacts, responding to emails…all these activities can be time-consuming, stressful, and a drain on your budget and resources. Stop spinning on the wheel of doom and turn Read more…
Sure, key metrics to measure how well your IT provider is doing is not the most glamorous part of running a law firm, but it is essential if you want to grow your firm. Technology is an integral part of your business, and the better it hits its performance targets, Read more…
WiFi is wonderful…until it’s not. While no one wants wires running all over their offices, going fully wireless may not be the best solution for your firm’s tech needs either. Here are a few reasons why WiFi may not be the answer for your law firm’s office: WiFi Not Being Read more…
If there’s one thing that slows down work at a law firm, it’s reinventing the wheel each time you do a sequence of tasks. To become the most efficient office engine, it’s important to automate where you can and develop systemized workflows to speed up how you get things done, Read more…
One of the best ways to keep your technology humming along at its best is to stay on top of maintenance. Just as you need to get your car’s oil changed every few thousand miles, so too must you do regular maintenance on your technology. Proactive maintenance will keep things Read more…
Technology costs are likely one of the larger line items on your firm’s budget, and it’s one you need to spend wisely. No one has time or money to put towards frivolous upgrades. On the other hand, failing to upgrade when it’s well past time could end up costing you Read more…
Technology plays a role in nearly every aspect of our work and personal lives. We know it’s important. We know we need it. But we don’t always know the best ways to use it to make our work lives easier and more efficient. Sometimes we wistfully apply tech as a Read more…
Profitability is important for any business, and your law firm’s business is no different. For companies that bill by the hour, profitability is tightly connected to productivity. When your staff is more productive, your margins should go up even if your revenue doesn’t because you are able to do more Read more…