NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

APRIL 6, 2020

Most lawyers view document automation as a time-saving device.? And, that's true: the efficiency wrought by document automation allows law firms to take on more work, and to make more money.? But, in the modern context, it may be that law firms are still underutilizing document automation.

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Cenza

OCTOBER 29, 2020

All businesses – from manufacturing and information technology to food and legal – have been adversely impacted. The entire legal ecosystem will likely undergo a seismic shift in the way it operates. What’s in store for legal service providers? The pilots’ union at American Airlines Group Inc.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In what it described as a case pitting “real lawyers against a robot lawyer,” a federal court in Illinois has dismissed a law firm’s suit against the self-help legal service DoNotPay. “MK claims to advertise its services online, but it does not provide those services online.

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LDA PRO

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Traditional paralegals are those who work under the supervision or administration of a lawyer or a law firm. As the demand for local paralegal services has increased, law firms started hiring more legal workers. It is the reason paralegal managers had to be introduced in the legal industry.

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A People's Choice

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Some law firms market their services to a wealthy clientele by using such buzzwords as “high net worth divorce.” Others advertise themselves as a cheap California divorce lawyer who provides legal services to the 99%. People in all tax brackets get divorced, and there are divorce lawyers to fit almost any budget.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 20, 2022

Financial services startups have carved out niche segments for millennials, homeowners, entrepreneurs and bitcoin investors. Similarly, law firms are finding success by focusing on a particular industry or area of law, such as real estate, environmental law, immigration, civil litigation or a host of other specialties.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 25, 2024

The way you communicate the end of your legal services can reflect on your professionalism and can impact your relationship with the client. This not only shows your commitment to improving your services but also makes the clients feel that their opinion is valued. It’s about doing it right.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 20, 2022

Law firms of all sizes are feeling pressure to meet client demand for both tailored services and greater efficiencies in this rapidly changing industry. Legal teams are being pressed to control costs and better respond to changing regulatory and risk management obligations. Increasing law practice specialization.

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LawSites

APRIL 11, 2024

Let’s revisit five of the most momentous legal tech fails of the last 10 years. It launched in 2017 to great fanfare, promising to “revolutionize legal services” through its dual-entity model of both a law firm and a technology company. In 2016, legal tech entrepreneur Derek Bluford was riding high.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 23, 2023

However, it is abundantly obvious that many legal technology solutions are already significantly improving the lives of attorneys. 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.

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MyCase

JANUARY 24, 2024

Let’s explore the implications of AI in legal tech, why responsible and safe AI development is essential to protecting your firm and your clients, and the many ways that your firm can benefit from MyCase IQ. How Will Legal AI Impact Your Law Firm?

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

APRIL 26, 2024

Most, if not all, attorneys have paralegals, or someone that does all the work of a paralegal, without whom it would be extremely difficult to deliver legal services; as they do various jobs that make the law properly administered. This is why paralegals are the unsung heroes of the legal profession.

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Cenza

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The fact is that it provided clarity on the path legal experts can travel for digitization, despite the limitations in the initial stages. The result of ascertaining the best possible solution for the prevailing challenges resulted in the debut of AI in the legal landscape. Onboarding the right legal AI.

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LawSites

JANUARY 31, 2023

“There’s an estimate that within the next 10 years, 90% of legal services are going to be delivered online,” founder and CEO Dorna Moini told me ahead of today’s announcement. The company’s customers include law firms of all sizes, but Moini sees a difference in how different sized firms use the platform.

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Rocket Matter

MAY 10, 2023

Rocket Matter with ChatGPT integration allows users to access ChatGPT for content generation, legal document review and more, right within the Rocket Matter platform BOCA RATON, Fla., Advances in AI, with the ability to digest large amounts of information and create compelling text, offer massive efficiency boosts for legal services.

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MyCase

MAY 12, 2022

The most effective lawyer advertising opportunities are found online, and law firms spend lots of money specifically targeting potential clients. Abide by Your Local Law Firm Rules . According to the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Rule 7.3 , you can advertise your services, but you cannot solicit them.

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SimplyLawJobs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In this article, our partners ILSPA (The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PA’s) will consider some of the latest IT innovations affecting the profession. Law firms and government departments have been using new technologies to provide legal services for years. What is law tech? Being prepared.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 6, 2022

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. Federal Government 5%. Local government, excluding education and hospitals 4%.

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

It should come as no surprise that there have been many changes to how law firms operate as new technology has come along. Why should the law be left behind while everything else advances? Now many law firms are using alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) for many of these tasks, such as document review.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Delivering a responsive, client-centered experience at your law firm helps convert leads, retain clients, and build your reputation as the best law firm to work with. What is a law firm to do? If you’re not working with a legal CRM, you may be scratching your head for no good reason.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 3, 2023

Another experiment would be to have it draft a fairly standardized legal document like a Power of Attorney or incorporation documents compliant with the laws of a particular state. And we have already seen efforts to have bots advise “clients” on run-of-the-mill legal representation issues in court. AP: Not really.

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The Robertson Reader

APRIL 10, 2018

Legal Assistants play an essential role in law firms and legal departments. From legal transcription to managing legal office procedures, their challenging work is vital to the successful operation of any law office or legal department.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

You will learn about the day-to-day tasks of a Legal Secretary, various areas of law, the legal profession and how the court system operates. The course also covers legal terminology, legal document production, how to complete legal forms and how to type professional correspondence.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

But despite wide availability, over 60% of respondents indicated that their law firm does not offer clients many of these common services that would make keeping clients informed and involved in their matter faster and easier for both lawyers and clients. Only 11% offer consumer guides written in-house.

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MyCase

APRIL 29, 2024

However, it’s critical to recognize that AI isn’t a replacement for human expertise but rather a tool to enhance legal workflows and services. However, it is reshaping traditional models of practicing law. We recommend keeping a pulse on the latest legal tech trends by pursuing continuing legal education (CLE) courses.

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CARET Legal

APRIL 17, 2024

Clients are well-informed and have a multitude of legal service options, creating a competitive environment that puts significant pressure on law firms to offer both competitive rates and top-quality service. Law firms are grappling with a growing trend – client rate pressure.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 12, 2023

I am an academic and experienced professional with an extensive twenty-year background in leading business, process automation, and technological innovations within global law firms , non-profit organizations, and Fortune 100 corporations. 2.    Where are working nowadays? By leveraging AI technology, tools such as BriefPoint.ai

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Cenza

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

While the legal fraternity is adept at understanding and using legal terms and phrases, the commoners are left confused. AI can help by providing simpler versions of the legal documents that help both parties involved – lawyers and clients. ” Monica Bay, Fellow, Stanford Law School CodeX.

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Fordham Law News

MARCH 25, 2023

In the case of corporate law, this could involve training on legal texts, case law, and other relevant documents specific to corporate law. … In fact, many organizations and law firms are already using AI language models like myself for tasks such as legal research, document review, and contract analysis. …

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

If a law firm is unable even to decide whether its staff should return to the office, or when that return should happen, or how to structure that return, then how can that firm implement lasting and innovative changes in its technology infrastructure and systems? This is not to say that 2021 was without innovation.

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MyCase

JANUARY 24, 2024

Below we’ll explore how legal AI software can be a game-changer in your practice and reveal the myriad of benefits it can bring. Plus, we’ll guide you through the best legal AI tools that are transforming law firms into powerhouses of efficiency and innovation. What is Artificial Intelligence?

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MyCase

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this article, we’ll discuss: The definition and benefits of document automation How to use document automation to streamline processes and get hours of your day back Which legal documents can be automated in the legal industry, and how Document automation software that will help your firm get ahead What is Document Automation?

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

In its second acquisition in six weeks, law practice management company Clio has acquired Lawyaw , a document automation and assembly platform designed for solo, small and mid-sized law firms. Cottingham said he was particularly excited about Clio’s long-term perspective on how it can change the legal industry.

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LawSites

MAY 17, 2023

Within ChatViewer, users can filter a single document by chat participants or by date and time ranges. “Now, Leah will support corporate legal teams and law firms for other legal matters beyond contracts.” Here is a link to a video demo.

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Cenza

MARCH 9, 2022

However, a recent trend indicates that many firms have downsized the support staff at a higher rate than attorneys, bringing the ratio of attorneys to support staff to 4:1 or even 5:1. The reason is cost economies as the support members are not billable and are cost overheads for the law firms. Service Detail by File Type PDF.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

If a law firm is unable even to decide whether its staff should return to the office, or when that return should happen, or how to structure that return, then how can that firm implement lasting and innovative changes in its technology infrastructure and systems? This is not to say that 2021 was without innovation.

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LawTechnologyToday

JULY 28, 2021

Benefits of Word Processor Efficiency for Law Offices. As you know, legal services are typically document intensive and often, the service rendered is the document itself (estate planning documents, purchase contracts, leases, etc.). Ultimate Tool for Creating Work Product. You’ll be inspired.

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