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The Essential Role of Paralegals: A Comprehensive Overview

Paralegal-Edu.Org

In the following detailed discussion, the central functions of paralegals are brought to the limelight which relate to their roles, responsibilities, and the profound input they make in the legal field. Research and Investigation Among the main roles of a paralegal is to perform in-depth legal research and investigation.

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The Benefits of Virtual Legal Assistants

MyCase

When asked what their virtual legal assistants contribute toward, in one recent online forum thread with 192 (!) comments, attorneys gave a wide range of responses, including: Initial applications and pre-hearing briefs for social security disability cases. Setting up new matters in case management software.

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Law Office Management: Best Practices

MyCase

During your SOP development, outline how you’ll manage tasks such as: Case management. Document management. Use Legal Technology. Managing your SOPs is much easier with a powerful tech stack. Below are recommendations for choosing technology for your firm’s main operational functions. . Time tracking.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

LawSites

Atlanta Legal Aid Society will use a $267,374 grant to enhance its intake and client interview systems to allow staff and volunteers to conduct centralized intake, screening and legal advice for family law applicants. Legal Aid Society of Hawai’i will receive two grants.

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MyCase Customer Spotlight: Zweban Law Group Saves 30 Minutes On Every Client Intake With MyCase

MyCase

We have two attorneys, two paralegals, a legal assistant, and a bookkeeper. I’d used a different case management software for many years, but about two years ago, I really wanted to step it up. Sounds good, and a lot warmer than New Jersey! So let’s talk a little bit about your firm.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

LawSites

Atlanta Legal Aid Society will use a $267,374 grant to enhance its intake and client interview systems to allow staff and volunteers to conduct centralized intake, screening and legal advice for family law applicants. Legal Aid Society of Hawai’i will receive two grants.

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How to improve client attorney relationships

LexBlog

Legal Practice Optimization allows legal firms to have a virtual law office giving the attorney the opportunity to effectively communicate with their clients wherever they may be and whenever they need to do so. Legal Practice Optimization and Client Attorney Relationships.