NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

Law firms don’t do price rises nearly enough. Law firm pricing barely keep up with inflation, as it is. And, with the current rate of inflation, law firm pricing is likely being lapped. That means that, even if your gross law firm revenue is rising year over year, the purchasing power you accrue from that revenue is declining.

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The Estrin Report

APRIL 19, 2022

What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche or practice area? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. Managing Partner Foley & Lardner LLP Denver Office LinkedIn. Vice President in a $5 billion company.

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LawSites

APRIL 11, 2024

It launched in 2017 to great fanfare, promising to “revolutionize legal services” through its dual-entity model of both a law firm and a technology company. LexisNexis Firm Manager. In 2011, LexisNexis leapt onto this bandwagon with its release of Firm Manager , a web-based practice management platform designed for smaller law firms.

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LawTechnologyToday

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In addition to overseeing the daily operations, she administers a variety of programs for lawyers and law students who need assistance due to a substance use-disorder, mental health, or law practice management related issue. Please give us three points to summarize you and your work in legal technology.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

By Lawrence Pascoe Compared to other businesses, lawyers have not evolved in how they serve their clients Let’s be honest; the way lawyers serve their clients has not changed much , not just from the late 1970s when I started practicing law but probably since the 1200s when England passed laws regulating the conduct of the legal profession.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JUNE 11, 2023

Such that, even if you rely on 5 or 6 themes to talk about, over and over again – you need to put a different spin on those themes, time and time again, to keep your audience invested in what you do. To get started, visit Red Cave's NCBA landing page , and start running your law practice like a business.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JUNE 30, 2020

Lawyers have always been better at managing their employees in-person. Law firms prefer butts in seats. There’s no more managing by walking around. The good news is that there is a better way to manage case progress; and, it’s suitable for pandemic and post-pandemic life. There’s no more looking over shoulders.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

That would also help you figure out whether you want to use your paralegal certificate working in a law firm or look at alternative options for paralegal careers. You will likely make a higher salary if you go to work for a larger law firm, but the problem is that it’s harder to get that job at a larger law firm.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 11, 2023

I began my paralegal career working for one attorney, in one specific area of law. I thought I was busy then, but nothing prepared me for the circus act of juggling multiple cases for multiple attorneys in different practice areas. Great paralegals tend to have qualities like attention to detail, organization, and time management.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

If approved, the Task Force will 1) assess the legal technology landscape, identifying threats and opportunities across various sectors, and 2) make recommendations that support and strengthen the use of technology in members’ practice, emphasizing effective, efficient, and ethical use of technology that enhances equitable access to justice.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Here are a few tips for managing stress and learning to focus on your health first. Table of contents Preventing the Trainwreck: 6 Steps for Managing Stress and Health 1. Step Up Your Exercise Routine 5. In 2004, after 27 years as a divorce lawyer, I was totally stressed and decided to quit practicing law.

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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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The Estrin Report

MARCH 25, 2024

Estrin I had lunch last week with a friend who is the Director of Administration at a top, major law firm. When I first received their search, the hiring requirements included 5-10 years of litigation paralegal experience, actual trial experience, ability to handle legal research, drafting and a whole host of other higher-level assignments.

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Rocket Matter

JULY 5, 2023

Contrary to what TV dramas would have you believe, most lawyers in the US do not work at intrigue-filled Big Law firms. Step 1: Identify your target market and practice areas It can be tempting when opening a solo practice to take any case that walks in the door just to keep the money coming in. Who is my ideal client?

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Modern law firms need to specialize in efficiency, more than any specific practice area. The good news is that it’s not going to cost you anything, and will take less than 5 minutes to set up. To get started, visit Red Cave's NCBA landing page , and start running your law practice like a business.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 21, 2021

When paralegals are looking at alternative paralegal careers outside the popular litigation paralegal field, contract management does not usually come to mind. However, there seems to be an increase in paralegal job opportunities in the field of contract management. But what exactly is contract management? Retrieved 2008-07-10].

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InHouseBlog

JANUARY 22, 2024

While many believe that the in-house world is green pastures, others recognize the daily challenges that in-house practice entails and that can make work-life even harder than in law firm life. Statistics reveal that more and more lawyers — especially women — are experiencing burnout and considering quitting the practice of law.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Paradigm — the parent company to practice management platforms PracticePanther , Bill4Time and MerusCase and payments platform Headnote — is being acquired by Francisco Partners , a major investment firm that specializes in investments in technology businesses. Hot Market for Practice Management.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 24, 2021

5 Ways Your Law Firm’s Inefficient Processes Are Slowing Growth. If increased business and profitability is a goal of your law firm, there’s a good chance that you are consistently searching for new ways to spark growth. Define what makes a law office’s billing and accounting processes unique. Register here !

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Sooner or later, every lawyer in solo or small firm practice asks themselves whether they should create a law firm website — or how long they can put it off. Maybe you have started by claiming a free Google business profile for your law firm and using social media to connect with potential clients. Capture Ideal Clients 5.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MARCH 9, 2020

Do you work 9-5?? And, guess what: If you indicate that your office close s at 5 pm, you're just giving your potential clients an excuse not to call you, and to call someone else instead. To get started, visit Red Cave's NCBA landing page , and start running your law practice like a business. Of course not.?

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CARET Legal

APRIL 1, 2024

The average billable hours for attorneys can swing widely, influenced by elements such as the size and reputation of the law firm, the attorney’s level of experience, and the area of law practiced. Calculating billable hours as a law firm can be overwhelming. until 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The 2019 Clio Legal Trends Report (download link here ) , which is a longitudinal study of law firm data across a variety of categories, including internal efficiencies and external relationships with clients. So, if you ever wanted to know what the secret sauce for law firm growth is, it’s efficiency. It wasn’t pricing. We can help.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JULY 28, 2020

Meanwhile, law firm managers, who are used to hav ing butts in seats in leased office spaces, wonder what to do next. Like many thing s that have happened over the past several months, the rise of the distributed law firm model has come as a surprise to many attorneys, most of whom are still adjusting to the ripple effects.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

AUGUST 10, 2021

Automated time trackers manage your time across devices, and prompt you to add time manually when you have been away from your devices for an extended period of time. Most attorneys, even those working from home, stick to a 9 to 5 schedule; but, in the modern world, that’s no longer a requirement – not that it’s ever been.

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MyCase

APRIL 24, 2023

Law practice management software (LPMS) is growing at an accelerated rate among law firms looking to improve business competitiveness, productivity, and profitability. When Should I Upgrade My Cloud-Based Law Firm Management Software? The best law practice management software works for you—not against you.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Case Status , a mobile client portal and messaging platform with a primary focus on consumer law firms, has raised $5 million in a Series B round, bringing its total funding to over $11 million. . Its primary customer focus is on consumer law firms in the United States and Candada offering services on a flat-fee or contingency basis.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 4, 2024

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. As part of this, time management is important.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

No matter the size of your law firm, maintaining a positive cash flow is essential. 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. Online Payment Solutions. A recent U.S.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Below are 5 paralegal mistakes (and a bonus one) to avoid early on in your career. It also means that you might pigeonhole your career by getting too niched instead of having a well-rounded skill set in your practice area. Sometimes she even managed document review teams of 10 or 20 other people.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 20, 2022

Law specialization has become increasingly common — almost a necessity. . 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.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Norman Harris – Champions for Justice Law. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? Norman is the owner of Champions for Justice Law, LLC, based in Tampa. What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 6, 2022

Federal Government 5%. Before deciding on your paralegal career choice of public versus private practice, first be clear on how the job responsibilities can vary. To begin, the type of law being enforced is different. Laws are different for local municipalities versus Statewide law versus Federal law.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Since starting my LawNext podcast in 2018 , I have had the great fortune of sitting down almost every week for conversations with the “innovators and entrepreneurs who are driving what’s next in law.” Joshua Schwadron On Pivoting His Legal Tech Company to A Law Firm to Compete with His Former Customers. I have two lists here.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

Law firms tend to let their hardware run. Most often law firm hardware breaks down, wheezing. Take the example of an old laptop; and, I’ve seen law firms running computers that are over a decade old. To get started, visit Red Cave's NCBA landing page , and start running your law practice like a business.

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The Estrin Report

AUGUST 26, 2021

Virtual assistants specialize in various industries such as marketing, real estate, accounting, law or financial services. Here is a partial list: • Email management. Calendar management. Social media management. Project management. Social media management. Project management. Correspondence.

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LawTechnologyToday

JANUARY 12, 2022

Automate to Accelerate: 5 Ways to Fast Track Your Firm’s Growth. Are you looking to achieve predictable growth for your law firm this year? Team Intaker will show you the 5 steps to fast track your growth with automation. Speakers: Joe Ruotolo, Strategic Partnerships Manager and Pooya Abka, CEO & Founder at Intaker.

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