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Building a Successful Hybrid Work Environment for Your Law Firm

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Lawyers have been working “remotely” for decades — from the courts, in their cars, from suburban outposts, at clients’ offices and, yes, from home. A hybrid work model, which allows for both in-office and remote work, is taking root in law firms across the country.

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The Short Guide to Paralegal Career Options

How To Become A Paralegal

Work in a Traditional Law Office. One of the most obvious career options for paralegals is working in a traditional law office. A traditional law office is a great career choice for both new and experienced paralegals. Virtual Law Offices. Freelance Paralegal.

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Pandemic-Related Legal Ethics Opinions: A Compendium

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District of Columbia Court of Appeals, Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law, Opinion 24-20 (March 23, 2020). Issues addressed: Working out of state. Issues addressed: Working remotely. Synopsis: Working from home has become the new normal, forcing law offices to transform themselves into a remote workforce overnight.

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How to Successfully Run A Virtual Law Firm

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For instance, there are no commutes, no traffic, very little waiting, and if a client misses an appointment, it doesn’t take much to close our calendar and get back to work. I don’t know if I’ve ever been more excited as a professional—even since I opened my first brick-and-mortar law office. Benefits of a Virtual Law Practice.

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Lawyer Tech Tips: Collaboration Tools

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Alexander (@heidialexander) is Massachusetts’ first director of the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being, helping lawyers achieve a healthy and productive balance of work, personal life and health. I encourage a color-temperature controlled light ring or panel light to make sure you’re pleasingly illuminated.

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Six Tips for Keeping Your Solo Legal Practice Organized

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Invest in universal access If we’re honest, the ability to work from anywhere plays a significant role in many attorneys’ decisions to open a solo firm. While cloud-based computing programs like Outlook and Google Drive make working from home or the beach easier for everyone, they aren’t designed for law firms.

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Working for a Plaintiff Firm vs. a Defense Firm

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Plaintiff firms can be hired anywhere from when the claim first begins, to when the case goes to court. The earlier that the firm is hired, the more work they can put into the case to develop it to their client’s advantage. When I worked on the Defense side, this was not an option.

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