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Most Law Firms Use Just Five or Fewer Unique Software Products, Smokeball Study Says

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The majority of law firms use just five or fewer unique software products, according to a legal industry study published today by the law practice management company Smokeball. E-discovery, 22%. One result of that is that is that remote and hybrid work have become more common. Now, 50% work in the office full time.

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Duty of Technological Competence Begins Earlier Than You Think

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Lawyers Duty of Competence) professional competence requires that attorneys keep “abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.” . 2015-193, makes it clear that “in today’s technological world, almost every litigation matter potentially” involves e-discovery.

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Dealing with Data in Dispute Resolutions

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The work-from-home environment can sometimes introduce the use of consumer technology into business practice, creating another data source to consider and manage. Communication is moving from an ephemeral format to a tangible format. Law firms are notoriously slow to adopt new technologies, but clients generally are not.

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Goat Entrails and Tea Leaves: Predicting the Future of Law Practice

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You might as well resort to reading goat entrails and tea leaves to predict the future of law practice, because it is woefully unclear what law firms will decide. As COVID continues to complicate our lives, most law firms we deal with are opting for the hybrid solution – not all of them enthused about it. We shall see. .

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Working for a Plaintiff Firm vs. a Defense Firm

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Here are some of the things I experienced while working for each type of firm, both positive and negative. Plaintiff attorneys are paid on contingency, and the amount is limited by the laws of the state. On the Defense side, we had to file the appropriate forms, make sure the cilent paid what was required by law. GET ACCESS 7.

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It Is About More Than Just Paralegal Skills

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And it was while I was getting my paralegal certificate that one of the instructors told me about a job opportunity at a local law firm. Most large law firms require a paralegal certificate. But it’s not critical where you get your certificate from, and it’s not the paralegal certificate that determines how successful you will be.

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TechReport 2022: Solo & Small Firm

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The published results represent one of the most comprehensive technology surveys of law firms available. The insights are not just about the use of different technologies but what impact those technologies have on law firms. Are firms continuing to adopt cloud-based software for their remote workers? Remote Access Software.