Martindale-Avvo

DECEMBER 10, 2024

After all, if tasks once handled by paralegals are now carried out in mere seconds by generative AI solutions, can law firms really justify traditional billing strategies? Inflation And the Rising Cost of Running a Law Firm The cost of running a law firm has increased substantially in recent years.

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Clio

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This is why legal docketing is top priority for any law firm that wants to succeed and avoid malpractice claims. Docketing helps law firms stay organized and compliant with legal deadlines, ultimately supporting the efficient management of cases. Ready to streamline your legal docketing process? How does docketing work?

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Clio

MARCH 28, 2025

As the most comprehensive analysis of the legal industry, the Legal Trends Report consolidates vital information on law firm performance while illuminating the influential factors driving changes in legal practice. For lawyers in mid-sized firms, we provide unique insights with our annual Legal Trends for Mid-Sized Law Firms report.

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Martindale-Avvo

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Do Law Firms Offer Maternity and Paternity Leave? Traditionally law firms have not been generous with leave for lawyers who have just given birth, or their partners. One journalist wrote in 2024 that law firms are notorious for pretending that attorneys just dont have a life outside of the office.

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Rocket Matter

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The post How Much Does It Cost to Start a Law Firm? Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firms Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, theres never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online.

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Clio

MARCH 10, 2025

Whether youre a lawyer, a paralegal , or in academics, legal proofreading software can go above and beyond generic proofreading tools and apply the nuance law requires. For instance, when drafting legal motions , its crucial to catch grammar, punctuation, and citation errors that could weaken an argument or undermine credibility.

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Clio

JULY 7, 2025

Ever get the feeling that today’s law firms are starting to look more like tech companies than traditional legal practices? 93% of legal professionals in mid-sized law firms report using AI in their practice. 79% of solo practitioners and 81% of small firms rely on cloud-based legal practice management software.

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MatterSuite

JANUARY 29, 2025

These service providers include attorneys, paralegals, and legal experts who seek to provide their clients with tailor-made solutions. ALSPs differ from traditional law firms in that they utilize software and technology to streamline contract management, document review, and legal research , which makes them faster and more effective.

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CloudNine

JULY 1, 2025

Adoption Trends and Practical Guidance Citing the ILTA 2024 eDiscovery Survey , Seiveno noted that: 76% of large law firms and 46% of midsize firms are already using AI in some form for their practice Adoption varies across roles: 40% legal support, 22% attorneys, 63% paralegals Legal professionals are at varying stages of their AI journey.

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Rocket Matter

MARCH 26, 2025

The post 4 Common Challenges Law Firm Workflow Management Can Solve appeared first on Rocket Matter. Worse, they often pull legal practitioners away from the actual billable work leaving the firms revenue at peril. Law Firm Workflow Management : How Can Automation Help Attorneys?

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MatterSuite

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

In general, the work of a legal assistant is oriented toward supporting the organization and administration of a law firm. While their duties vary depending on the size and type of the firm, legal assistant responsibilities might be. What is a legal assistant vs. paralegal? But they are not the same.

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Percipient

JANUARY 20, 2025

Its a lifesaver for law firms or teams dealing with tons of paperwork. While theyve been popular in consumer-facing situations, like helping individuals with small claims or tenant issues, theyre becoming more common in law firms, too. Are Law Firms Keeping Up With AI Technology? So, why the slow adoption?

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Rocket Matter

MARCH 26, 2025

The post 4 Common Challenges Law Firm Workflow Management Can Solve appeared first on Rocket Matter. Worse, they often pull legal practitioners away from the actual billable work leaving the firms revenue at peril. Law Firm Workflow Management : How Can Automation Help Attorneys?

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MatterSuite

JUNE 5, 2025

General counselors face many challenges without proper legal spend management , such as: Unpredictable budgets because of outside counsel over billing Outside law firms often charge more than expected (sometimes for things like “reviewing emails” at $500/hour). Non-compliant rates (billing $600/hour for paralegal work).

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MatterSuite

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Outside counsel guidelines are a kind of “how-to” that the company’s legal department creates and gives to its law firms. For example, companies may specify that only senior attorneys should handle particular tasks or that staffing should avoid over-reliance on high-cost partners if associates or paralegals are appropriate.

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Clio

JUNE 5, 2025

Set yourself up for success with our free Guide to Starting a Law Firm. Trial preparation checklist for paralegals While attorneys focus on courtroom strategy, paralegals ensure every document, exhibit, and logistical detail is ready to go. Poor internal communication.

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Centerbase

MARCH 31, 2025

Managing a law firm requires more than overseeing cases and delegating tasksit demands a strategic approach that balances client expectations, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. It also highlights the best practices forward-thinking firms use to stay ahead in a constantly evolving legal industry.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JUNE 30, 2025

For example: “Paralegal Maria has been with us 7 years: here’s what keeps her motivated.” ” This showcases your firm’s values and creates a more approachable brand. This approach makes complex legal processes relatable and human, fostering empathy and understanding. Spotlight your team and culture.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JUNE 30, 2025

For example: “Paralegal Maria has been with us 7 years: here’s what keeps her motivated.” ” This showcases your firm’s values and creates a more approachable brand. This approach makes complex legal processes relatable and human, fostering empathy and understanding. Spotlight your team and culture.

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Clio

MARCH 19, 2025

Legal task delegation is a mandatory part of any law firms growthnot an if , but a when. This process is worth adopting and refining in your law firm. Clios legal task management tools are your shortcut to increased firm productivity. And when you hit that point, it should be a cause to celebrate! How urgent is it?

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Legal Talk Network

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Why Is Law the Least Diverse Profession? The persistent lack of diversity in law firms has become a significant concern within the legal industry, and the explanations surrounding this issue are increasingly complex.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 8, 2021

Your solo or small law firm is busier than ever and you desperately need another warm body to complete the work. Instead, assess whether hiring a paralegal can fill the need. Reasons Why It’s Better to Hire Paralegals Than Lawyers. Paralegals cost less than lawyers. Less Money. Less Money. Easier to Manage.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

We are comfortable making this assertion for two reasons: Generative AI, in its current state, is most likely to replace or shorten the time to complete lower complexity and lesser specialized tasks that should be performed at the associate or paralegal level. For many people, especially in law firms, this can be somewhat counter-intuitive.

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Ward Blawg

JUNE 8, 2024

By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Paralegals play a vital role in law firms, providing essential support to solicitors and barristers. Their responsibilities may include legal research, drafting documents, client communication, and assisting with case preparation.

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Ward Blawg

MAY 26, 2024

By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Paralegals play a vital role in law firms, providing essential support to solicitors and barristers. Their responsibilities may include legal research, drafting documents, client communication, and assisting with case preparation.

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Clio

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

These strategies include delegating non-billable tasks to remote paralegals for flexible support when necessary. By taking on various supervised, substantive legal tasks , experienced paralegals can greatly reduce lawyers’ workloads and increase their availability for billable hours. Can paralegals work remotely?

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Ward Blawg

OCTOBER 4, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Ward Blawg

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Ward Blawg

AUGUST 31, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Ward Blawg

AUGUST 30, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Ward Blawg

AUGUST 24, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Ward Blawg

AUGUST 18, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Ward Blawg

AUGUST 10, 2024

“AI AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION”, By Robin Ghurbhurun, Governing Board, NALP AI is impacting us all, and paralegals are no exception. Critically for any individual contemplating the use of AI they must develop […] The post AI and the Legal Profession – How can Paralegals prepare for a future with AI?

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In August, the Silicon Valley-based international law firm Gunderson Dettmer became one of the first U.S.-based based firms — if not the first — to develop and launch a “homegrown” internal generative AI tool, which it calls ChatGD. “I was shocked at how much of a difference it really is.”

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CaseFox

JUNE 22, 2023

Paralegal vs Lawyer Who, What, How The legal world is wide and multifaceted. Law students may find it difficult to decide the optimal role for them. If you are someone who is pursuing law and can’t decide the role that fits best for you. In this blog we will talk about paralegal vs lawyer and paralegal vs attorney.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 5, 2022

I talk to a lot of law firms about the “Rule of Thirds.” ” Basically, you divide your revenue into thirds for people, law firm overhead and profit. But people often ask me, “What exactly is in law firm overhead?”. But people often ask me, “What exactly is in law firm overhead?”.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 4, 2022

When you started your law firm, it was probably just you — and maybe a paralegal or assistant. I see it time and time again: The more law firms grow, the less profitable they become. I believe in running law firms on the “Rule of Thirds.”. Does this sound familiar? How Much to Pay Yourself?

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