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Equipping the Rural Lawyer for Success

Attorney at Work

Advances in technology and access to legal staffing is helping rural lawyers improve workflows and operate more efficiently. Compared with their counterparts in urban and suburban regions, rural attorneys often have less reliable access to critical skill sets and tools to support their practice.

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The Importance of Legal Docketing for Law Firms Explained

Clio

The docketing process at a law firm can involve a variety of key players, including lawyers, paralegals , and other legal support staff, such as legal secretaries. For any legal matter, firms can also generate deadlines and events based on documents received from the court or opposing counsel.

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LegalWeek 2024 Special Part Four: Joshua Lenon from Clio

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

As Clio’s Lawyer in Residence, Lenon delves into the insights derived from the company’s Legal Trends Report , emphasizing the data-driven analysis of law firm practices and trends. This adaptability showcases the strategic management of resources within mid-sized firms to optimize efficiency and service delivery.

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Starting a Law Firm: Laying the Groundwork for a Smart and Successful Practice

Rocket Matter

Management Plan : Describe who will run the firm and how the firm ownership is structured. For multiple partners, a brief bio will be required for each lawyer. Required in some states for professionals like lawyers. If you'll be handling client funds, setting up an IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts) is essential.

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Law Firm Staff Hiring Procedures. Something Else More Complicated Than It Used To Be.

Legal Tech Monitor

Suppose next week begins with one of your top paralegals or legal secretaries giving you two weeks’ notice. Asking which lawyers they primarily worked with at that firm and what they did for them is a good start. An Oklahoma lawyer/CPA told me a story where five employees of a firm had American Express business accounts.

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Law Firm Staff Hiring Procedures. More Complicated Than They Used To Be

Legal Tech Monitor

Suppose next week begins with one of your top paralegals or legal secretaries giving you two weeks’ notice. Asking which lawyers they primarily worked with at that firm and what they did for them is a good start. An Oklahoma lawyer/CPA told me a story where five employees of a firm had American Express business accounts.

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LegalWeek 2024 Special Part Four: Joshua Lenon from Clio

Legal Tech Monitor

As Clio’s Lawyer in Residence, Lenon delves into the insights derived from the company’s Legal Trends Report , emphasizing the data-driven analysis of law firm practices and trends. This adaptability showcases the strategic management of resources within mid-sized firms to optimize efficiency and service delivery.