The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

Is there a bright future for Paralegals? The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with their 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Bottom line – it’s not a bad time to be in, or to be getting into, a paralegal or legal assistant position*. o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

Is there a bright future for Paralegals? The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with their 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Bottom line – it’s not a bad time to be in, or to be getting into, a paralegal or legal assistant position*. o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000.

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CARET Legal

MAY 8, 2024

In a high-pressure environment where every second counts, managing time poorly can lead to a domino effect of problems that can be detrimental to your firm’s success. As a law firm owner, you’re no stranger to the whirlwind of activities that fill your day. Let’s dive into this together.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 13, 2024

23% of a lawyer’s work and 69% of paralegal/legal assistant’s work has the potential to be automated. Did you know that, according to a report by Zero , 85% of timekeepers spend one or more hours per workday drafting documents? Law firms that fail to adopt strategies to improve efficiency risk falling behind their competitors.

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LawTechnologyToday

AUGUST 1, 2023

In an evolving legal environment with market competition at an all-time high, the technical competence of law firms and legal departments of large organizations have to be top notch. Outsource non-core processes: Outsourcing of non-core processes by law firms have a proven track record of resulting in cost reduction.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 17, 2021

Litigation Software as a New Litigation Paralegal. We will break down the paralegal technology skills into three categories of software: administration, matter management, and practice-specific applications. As a new litigation paralegal, it is not expected that you will have mastered all of these technologies.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 15, 2022

Are you a paralegal trying to decide on working at a solo vs large firm? Floating means you aren’t intentional, and you stumble into an area of law, a type of law firm, or a specific position in a firm that may not be the best fit. Decide Where You Want to Work. People will float, fight, or navigate.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

She was one of my first new hires after taking on a paralegal manager position in 2004. Kim is one of the best litigation paralegals I’ve ever met, and it isn’t just because she has excellent litigation skills. It was paralegals like Kim who made my job as a manager so much easier.

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MyCase

AUGUST 22, 2022

A boutique law firm’s case management process provides a different experience for lawyers and clients. . In this article, we’ll uncover what you need to know about boutique firms, such as: What is a boutique law firm and what is biglaw? How boutique law firms differ from biglaw firms.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Below, we’ll examine what modern-day lawyers need to know about law firm cybersecurity risks and policies. Why should every practice establish a law firm information security policy? . What tools can help law firms protect data more easily and effectively? . What is a Law Firm Information Security Policy? .

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CARET Legal

APRIL 12, 2024

The answer lies in law firm management software. Running a law firm is no small feat. It involves a complex array of tasks such as managing client relationships , overseeing case management, preparing documents, and so much more. The answer lies in law firm management software.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

You start a new paralegal position, and then you wonder for months when you’ll get that on-the-job training that will show you exactly what you should be doing every day. If you search US BLS paralegal job and look at the table at the top labeled Summary. That’s what every paralegal should know going in. It is what it is.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 24, 2023

You start a new paralegal position, and then you wonder for months when you’ll get that on-the-job training that will show you exactly what you should be doing every day. If you search US BLS paralegal job and look at the table at the top labeled Summary. That’s what every paralegal should know going in. It happens to so many.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 24, 2023

You start a new paralegal position, and then you wonder for months when you’ll get that on-the-job training that will show you exactly what you should be doing every day. If you search US BLS paralegal job and look at the table at the top labeled Summary. That’s what every paralegal should know going in. It happens to so many.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 11, 2023

For more than 10 years, ACEDS has trained lawyers, paralegals and other legal support professionals at law firms, corporate legal departments, the government, and in academia. He is also the author of the 2016 book Project Management in Electronic Discovery , now in its second edition. I understand.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 23, 2023

In order to meet the problems of escalating workflow and productivity demands on a constrained budget, law firms are eager to invest in legal technology services. According to another research, only19% of partners at significant law firms felt secure working in the digital economy.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 13, 2023

What is an Indispensable Paralegal? An indispensable paralegal is an essential member of the team. If you’re looking for the top paralegal skills or paralegal traits, I’ve written about those before on this blog. Specifically, habits that you can develop if you want to be an indispensable paralegal.

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MyCase

APRIL 30, 2024

ChatGPT and related AI tools can write, edit, and research—three tasks that weigh heavily on the daily agendas for paralegals and legal assistants. If ChatGPT can handle those duties, law firm administrators will likely ask their support team members to take on higher-level responsibilities. Below are the specifics of each role.

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LawSites

JANUARY 18, 2024

Centerbase , a company that provides a cloud legal practice management platform for mid-sized law firms, today announced the beta launch of native document management, integrated directly within its platform. Their documents can now be part of automated workflows within Centerbase to save and generate documents.

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MyCase

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Building a high-quality law firm management system is essential for reducing inefficiencies and errors that cause poor client relations, creating a positive work environment, staying in compliance, winning or resolving more cases, and ultimately increasing revenue. 6 Best Practices for Management in a Law Firm.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Rich, easy-to-use features allow attorneys and paralegals to quickly draft responses, add objections, text or email clients and obtain electronic signatures directly from our platform. Universal Migrator Universal Migrator makes changing practice/document management systems a breeze.

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MyCase

APRIL 29, 2024

By leveraging firm-specific data and AI insights, these tools will not only streamline legal service delivery and reduce operational friction but also offer substantial time savings. I would not be surprised if the role of the paralegal expands, as AI makes the entire team faster and more productive.” AI can help bridge that gap.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 1, 2023

Rich, easy-to-use features allow attorneys and paralegals to quickly draft responses, add objections, text or email clients and obtain electronic signatures directly from our platform. Universal Migrator Universal Migrator makes changing practice/document management systems a breeze.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Though all law firms share some similar concerns, solo or small firms present unique challenges and benefits due to smaller headcounts and fewer resources. To be profitable, smaller law management requires a strategic structure to oversee staff delegation, client relationships, office management, and cases.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 3, 2023

Do you envision law firms becoming less dependent on newer attorneys and legal assistants as ChatGPT and its successors mature? Much of the work handled by junior associates consists of factual and legal research to identify the facts and relevant law. AP: Not really.

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Lawfecta

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Cloud-based law practice management software that integrates trust & business accounting, time tracking, billing, email & document management, and tasks & calendaring, in a single application. There’s much that law firms can do to begin creating a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Legal writing includes a wide range of assignments from client intake documents to drafting contracts, motions, briefs, memorandums, and more. . This includes lawyers, secretaries, paralegals, judges, legal assistants, and even at times, courtroom workers. Legal Writing: Organize and Automate Your Legal Documents.

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MyCase

MAY 11, 2022

Everyone gives a different explanation—ranging from the pre-recorded phone greetings you hear when you call your pharmacy to the remote worker drafting your Facebook posts to the work-from-home paralegal who onboards newly retained clients. Virtual paralegals. Inbox and calendar management. Data entry and document management.

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Rocket Matter

JULY 18, 2023

But if you own a solo law firm, the reality is you do have to do it all, and you’re often doing it alone. And for most solo practitioners, that’s the whole point. And save even more time with document automation Paper is one of the most unnecessary expenses at a modern law firm.

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MyCase

MAY 2, 2024

MyCase MyCase is the leading case management software designed for legal professionals. Its platform offers a range of features to improve the overall efficiency and productivity of law firms. You can also read their case studies to see how other firms are using their technology.

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MyCase

JANUARY 12, 2022

What Is Case Management Software and Why Do Law Firms Need It? Legal case management software helps law firms take care of and run the business side of their law practice. customer relationship management tools. These convenient reminders can change the game for your law firm.

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LawSites

JANUARY 23, 2023

We currently use this to offer lead generation services to law firms, but we love the potential for other use cases. Rich, easy-to-use features allow attorneys & paralegals to quickly draft responses, add objections, text or email clients & obtain electronic signatures directly from our platform.

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LexBlog

JUNE 5, 2011

It is fortunate they have highly skilled paralegals at hand who know how to handle these tasks competently but undoubtedly, the problem of human error can and will happen, leading to situations where office conflicts and attorney-client disputes may arise. There is no need for you to call your paralegal and search for files.

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LexBlog

JUNE 5, 2011

It is fortunate they have highly skilled paralegals at hand who know how to handle these tasks competently but undoubtedly, the problem of human error can and will happen, leading to situations where office conflicts and attorney-client disputes may arise. There is no need for you to call your paralegal and search for files.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 4, 2023

AltFee Elevator Pitch: AltFee revolutionizes law firm pricing by offering a foundation for alternative fee structures. This system empowers firms to precisely assess and assign value to projects, vital in a landscape where AI/efficiency gains drastically shorten task timelines. What makes you unique or innovative?

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