Cyber threats are more prevalent than ever, making robust cybersecurity measures and data protection crucial for law firms. With the increasing volume and sophistication of cyber-attacks, law firms must prioritize safeguarding sensitive client informat …
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With the holiday season approaching, family law practices are entering one of their busiest times. November and December see a rise in holiday custody disputes, while divorce filings surge from January to March. This seasonal spike puts pressure on fam …
The landscape of in-house counsel is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid integration of AI technology. This article aims to educate readers on how AI is reshaping legal departments, changing the nature of legal advice, and redefin …
Compliance has become a critical concern for law firms in an increasingly regulated legal landscape. The complexity of legal requirements and the risk of non-compliance make it essential to have skilled professionals who can navigate these challenges. …
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal sector has surged, doubling to 47% in just the past year, according to the 2024 State of AI in Legal Report. This shift has positioned AI as a game-changer, especially when it comes to routine, …
Parole in Place (PIP) is an immigration provision for certain family members of U.S. citizens, offering a pathway to lawful permanent residence without leaving the country. For immigration attorneys, understanding the latest updates on PIP is crucial. …
Busy seasons in law firms bring a surge in workload and a need for additional support. Many firms are turning to law firm outsourcing to manage these periods efficiently. This article discusses the benefits of virtual staffing, including back-office su …
The rise of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offers attorneys more efficient ways to resolve disputes. This article discusses the benefits of ADR and highlights how virtual paralegals can assist in the process. The Growing Popularity of ADR ADR is …
Our team recently assisted a well-established trusts and estates law firm. Despite their excellent reputation and wealth of expertise, they faced a significant challenge: standing out in a crowded market dominated by larger firms. The firm recognized t …
Running a successful law practice involves navigating a range of challenges, from managing emotional strain to addressing high-conflict situations and complex legal and financial issues. Virtual paralegals offer a cost-effective solution to these chall …
Managing a successful law firm can be challenging, from dealing with tough competition to balancing the significant time and financial resources needed for effective case management. To navigate these challenges attorneys frequently explore innovative …
Your law firm’s success depends on many things, including the efficiency of your operations. Outsourcing, including virtual paralegals services, is a smart way to make things run smoothly and use resources more effectively. However, choosing the right …
Immigration attorneys are often tasked with a large workload and sometimes need assistance to manage their cases efficiently. Experienced virtual paralegals can provide your firm with the assistance it needs to streamline your practice and cut costs. H …
As a personal injury attorney, you understand how important it is to provide your clients with the best legal representation possible. Unfortunately, many law firms need more resources to manage their caseloads successfully and maintain high client ser …
From organizational leadership to administrative work, effective practice management is essential to a law firm’s profitability and growth. If you’re an attorney who finds themselves spending too many hours and resources on non-billable tas …
Litigation is unpredictable, making it difficult to obtain the paralegal assistance your firm needs. You may need a great deal of help drafting and filing initial pleadings, requesting and responding to discovery documents, obtaining and analyzing impo …
If you’re an attorney looking to improve your firm’s efficiency and reduce the time and resources spent on non-billable tasks, consider the benefits of choosing Equvity Clio-certified paralegals. Our certified paralegals can help you effectively manage …
The lockdowns of the past few years have driven many law firms to adopt technology to enable remote work at unprecedented levels. As clients have similarly adapted to working remotely, they are now expecting that law firms will make interactions more …
As an estate planning attorney, you know how important it is to have the right team to properly manage your firm and ensure that all your client’s legal needs are met. A virtual paralegal can be an invaluable asset to your estate planning firm, p …
With the fast-paced nature of the legal industry, it is important to have someone available who can handle time-sensitive tasks quickly and cost-effectively. A virtual paralegal can be an ideal solution if you’re a family law practitioner looking …
As a corporate attorney, you’re constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency and boost productivity as you manage the various aspects of your practice, from drafting contracts to handling corporate filings to creating corporate governance document …
As a bankruptcy attorney, it is essential that you have the right team in place to ensure your firm’s success. Building a reliable and knowledgeable team of individuals who can effectively manage your practice and provide quality legal services to your …
As technology and the remote work movement continues to influence the practice of law, those in the legal profession are discovering the need to become more tech-savvy. From maintaining case files to assembling copies of briefs to preparing binders for …
If you’re an attorney who has embraced the work-from-home lifestyle, you’re not alone. Many attorneys have found that they are just as efficient working from home and that they are able to reduce expenses associated with maintaining an office. One of o …
Virtual paralegals can be a profit center for your law practice by allowing you to bill out your paralegal’s time at a profit while freeing up attorney time that can be billed at a higher rate. First things first: Can you bill a virtual paralegal’s tim …
Far too many law firms and legal teams are still running their entire practice with some combination of these three methods: A massive collection of spreadsheets; Multiple software tools that each do one specific thing; or Piles and piles of manila fol …
Operating your law office remotely means thinking about more than just the nuts and bolts of Zoom calls and document sharing. It also means managing a team remotely. Being able to ensure you’re your team is completing work according to instructions a …
Even as we move toward the end of 2020, the physical offices of many law firms are still closed with no plans to reopen anytime soon. As remote legal practices remain the norm, the task of keeping client files and other proprietary information safe is …
Any business owner will tell you, luck can take strange and complicated forms — only in hindsight do we connect the dots and see things for what they are. Tanya Nebo, founder of Nebo Law, has run the legal gamut — from part-time legal work to rep …
Many attorneys work in law offices that have become at least partially virtual without their knowing it. How so? By working remotely, attorneys and staff have transformed how law firms operate. Teams collaborate from home, client off …
One of the most popular practice management systems for modern law firms is Clio, a web-based software designed to streamline administrative, billing, and project management processes. Clio helps attorneys stay focused on revenue and business-generatin …
Many attorneys cut their teeth during an era where paralegals were inextricably bound to the office, among the paper files and desktops of the law firm. But as firms migrate their systems to the cloud, paralegals can access data from anywhere. The mi …
When it comes to closing real estate deals, attorneys often find themselves juggling multiple tasks at one time. Handling sensitive information in a time-sensitive process can be daunting. Keeping the cost of a closing low is crucial to staying competi …
Many attorneys have built their practices on referrals. If you are one of those attorneys, you may not see the relevance of building and maintaining your firm’s online presence, especially when you are presented daily with the many other responsibiliti …
Technology is finally dragging the legal world into the 21st Century. Despite some courts’ continued insistence on receiving paper, you can e-file most of your briefs. Slowly, a jurisprudence of electronic discovery is starting to solidify through amen …