Businesses use needs assessments to identify the gaps between the current state of operations and the desired business results. Needs assessment for law firms can be used to identify and correct skills gaps and reach business goals. In addition, needs assessments can be used to provide better balance in law firms and keep top talent
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Lawyer Networking Best Practices: A Modern Approach
Those new to the legal profession or fresh out of law school tend to think that success comes from high billable hours, working hard, and serving clients well. While those things are important, more and more lawyers are learning that they need to firm up their networking skills to generate business for their firm as…
How to Transition to a Virtual Law Office: 5 Key Benefits
The technology that has emerged in the legal industry offers tremendous opportunities for both fresh law school graduates and veterans of traditional firms alike. Lawyers can launch, operate, and manage a virtual law office as a low-cost and low-barrier entry to the market, while also serving clients more effectively.
4 Reasons Why Multiple Payment Methods Can Increase Law Firm Revenue
For an industry defined by tradition, the legal profession is undergoing a substantial amount of change and push back on the status quo. This is especially true when it comes to digital processes and client expectations. While it may seem as if client demands have abruptly shifted, they are simply gravitating to what has been…
Strategies to Manage Lawyer Burnout
The best way to manage lawyer burnout is to identify it early on, which is easier said than done. Lawyers are up against constant deadlines, long hours, and never-ending requests for time. In addition, law firms have constant burdens and strict requirements that create a high-stress environment.
Legal Blog Topics: How to Improve Thought Leadership
A legal blog has a ton of value for law firms looking to improve their legal marketing and drive new customers to their website. Prospective clients often search for legal topics to familiarize themselves before consulting an attorney, and if a law firm can provide that information, that puts them at the forefront of the…
How to Outsource Legal Blog Content for Your Law Firm
Lawyers have a lot to juggle, from client meetings to research to court appearances. Because of this, it may make sense to outsource legal blog content to third-party services to save time and focus on billable hours. The concept is simple — law firms hire a writer or team of writers to handle the writing…
How to Set Goals for Lawyers (with Examples)
We’re fresh into 2022 and it’s time to reflect and evaluate your law firm’s performance. In all likelihood, what you planned for 2021 and what happened turned out a bit different than you expected. And if you needed to hear it — that’s okay!
6 Advantages of Cloud-Based Billing for Lawyers
When it was released, cloud-based technology was a game-changer for businesses in all industries. Law firms are beginning to see the benefits of cloud-based solutions for better productivity, security, and cost-effectiveness. These solutions offer numerous benefits, including user-friendly features, accessibility, and automation, making the day-to-day operations of a law firm faster and more convenient. Here…
7 Legal Technology Trends for a Successful 2022
2022 brings a new start, but a world still dealing with the ongoing pandemic. Law firms looking to adjust to the “new normal” are looking toward legal technology trends to address client demand and continue with growth.
The speed and flexibility of the cloud, automation, and other tools allow law firms to deploy solutions without…
11 Gifts for Lawyers to Increase Productivity
Whether you’re shopping for a colleague at your law firm or a client looking for the perfect gift to show your appreciation, we’ve got you covered. Lawyers want gifts that are practical and can actually enhance their day-to-day life. Here are 13 gifts for lawyers to increase productivity and won’t collect dust on their desks.
Bill4Time 2021: A Year in Review
At this time last year, we wrote about how time seemed to be at a standstill, and the only way to realize that time was moving was by tracking it. Fast forward to 2021 — and we can’t believe another year has already passed. While these last 12 months were challenging, we began to reclaim…
5 Tips to Reduce Legal Administrative Tasks
Lawyers are paid for the time they spend on casework, whether it’s consultations, case meetings, or court appearances. Administrative tasks, such as balancing the books, organizing files, answering phone calls, or addressing marketing strategy can take up a significant portion of the day – all in non-billable time. In fact, administrative burdens are so cumbersome…
Improve Law Firm Productivity in 5 Easy Ways
It can be difficult to improve law firm productivity when so many lawyers and legal professionals are often overwhelmed and struggle to manage their day-to-day. While they’re certainly busy, sometimes bad habits can get in the way of effective task management and can hinder real work from being accomplished.
6 Advantages of Digital Time Tracking for Lawyers
Legal professionals are always up against the clock – there’s always more that can be done in a day, but not enough time to do it all. As a result, many lawyers just put in the time instead of finding more efficient methods, like digital time tracking. The most common challenges law firms face are…
8 Tips to Boost Law Firm Marketing ROI
Marketing campaigns to generate leads are a significant investment for many law firms. In return, they expect their law firm marketing ROI tactics to produce higher client conversions and be worth the investment of time. Unfortunately, some firms lack the lead capture capability to nurture leads, wasting their marketing spend.