You probably read legal journals, take CLE courses in ethics, and talk shop with other lawyers about the nuances of litigation. If you’re like most legal professionals, you probably don’t spend a ton of time developing your leadership skills.
That’s
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Top automation hacks for paralegals
For paralegals, working efficiently and accurately in high-pressure situations is not an option; it’s a job requirement. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever for paralegals to meet this standard with automation tools and tricks.
These automation “hacks” have a massive impact.
How to prepare for an arbitration hearing: a guide for up-and-coming legal professionals
The need for arbitration often arises as a result of a contractual agreement. Employment contracts, in particular, are likely to include mandatory arbitration clauses. These days, some state courts require arbitration before the litigants are allowed to proceed with
Tips for managing a hybrid law firm
Faced with the decision to work from an office or allow team members to work from anywhere, thousands of law firms have ended up with something in the middle.
Of course, there are pros and cons to both in-person and
For lawyers, how much tech is too much?
One of the interesting revelations in InfoTrack’s recently-released report, Attorney competence and the client experience, is that a client’s perception of a lawyer’s competence is correlated with their perception of the lawyer’s technology competence.
If a client perceives their
Introducing ServeIT: a new, personalized approach to integrated service of process
For law firms focused on serving legal papers efficiently and quickly, working with local servers who they know and trust is often the best way. By building a close relationship, both firm and serving agency can develop an understanding of
Outdated practices in the legal industry that hamper client service
Did you know that when it comes to client satisfaction, your technological expertise has a stronger impact than your legal prowess?
That’s right. Your technological competence has a bigger impact on the client experience than your ability to practice law.
Mindfulness in law: can it make you a better legal professional?
Given the high-stress nature of the legal industry, the term mindfulness might seem out of place, if not entirely foreign. Yet, it’s quite possible that this simple practice could be a game-changer for your career.
Many lawyers are quick to
Post-pandemic professionalism: what does a legal “professional” look like now?
Have you ever worn sweatpants with your suit jacket for a virtual meeting? Professionalism looks a lot different in our increasingly virtual legal workplace.
Looking back to 2020, we should all be proud of our profession for how quickly we
Why isn’t there an Uber for process serving?
For the better part of two decades, software solutions seemed to have been on the cusp of revolutionizing the U.S. market for online process serving.
With low barriers to entry and huge order demand, the rise of an “Uber for