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The Best Legal Technology & Tools for Lawyers (2024)

CARET Legal

A must-have feature of legal practice management platforms, case management software, centralizes all your case files, communications, billing, and scheduling in one platform — it’s truly like having a command center for your law firm. Let’s talk about document automation.

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Is It Legal? Lots of Legal Software Isn’t Original, But That’s Okay

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

I’ve got some surprising news: some lawyer didn’t invent the idea of CRM software. Neither were the relational databases that serve as the backbone for law practice management softwares built for law firms. Is any legal version of a CRM going to be as impactful , widely-used or feature-rich as Salesforce is ? But, that’s okay.

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Administrative Benefits of Legal Practice Management Software

CARET Legal

Using legal practice management software (LPMS), firms can automate time-consuming but necessary tasks – like organizing case files and scheduling meetings – to free up time for other responsibilities. Legal practice management software allows tasks to be assigned and tracked digitally.

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What This Paralegal Has Learned After Working With Attorneys for 40 Years

Paralegal Bootcamp

I’ve mentioned in previous articles that 43 years ago, the profession of “paralegals” and “legal assistants” didn’t really exist. Legal secretaries absorbed some of what is now considered paralegal responsibilities. I’ll start with what I view as most important, both in life and in legal. Value your legal team.

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Average Billable Hours for Attorneys: What’s Realistic?

CARET Legal

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. The question often surfaces: “How many hours do most lawyers bill?”

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Mentoring New Legal Assistants

Paralegal Bootcamp

My head bobbed up and down as I watched our new legal assistant bounce like a Jack Russell Terrier at my door holding a post-it-note above her head. In my own defense, the last 25 years of my career has been dedicated to one attorney as a contracted tort litigation paralegal. The same can hold true with new legal assistants.

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Using Tech to Prevent Lawyer Burnout

CARET Legal

Lawyer burnout can significantly impact a lawyer’s ability to perform and deliver quality work, affecting productivity, revenue and client relationships. Lawyer burnout is a significant and prevalent issue in the modern legal profession. What Causes Lawyer Burnout?

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