Keeping track of time spent on case research, briefs, client meetings, the discovery process, and other billable tasks is a big part of a lawyer’s day-to-day work and a firm’s revenue. Lawyers often devise their own method of tracking time, but that may not be the most accurate or reliable.

The secret to a successful law firm is keeping a close eye on its performance. Law firms that consistently track their key performance metrics can determine where to scale for growth and identify other areas for improvement. Whether it’s daily, monthly, or quarterly, keeping a pulse on key business metrics can help law firms make…

Keeping track of the time spent on meetings, briefs, case research, the discovery process, and other billable hours is a fundamental part of a lawyer’s day. Every lawyer has their own process for tracking their hours, but the important question is: How accurate is the time tracking?

A username and password are enough for many sites. This single-factor authentication is often used for retailers and other sites, but more sensitive information that’s guarded on a bank site or email will often require or suggest two-factor authentication. Hackers can access a lot of information with just a username and password, including a social…

A business can’t run smoothly without a consistent process, proper legal project management, and work allocation among staff. In law firms, tasks can originate from many sources — clients, partners, or firm management. How these tasks are distributed typically depends on specialization, skill, and time sensitivity. Unfortunately, what’s not mentioned in this list is bandwidth.…

Attracting and hiring young talent is a big investment for a law firm. After going through the process of recruiting, screening, hiring, and training candidates, it’s important for law firms to do all they can to keep lawyers in the long term. If a young lawyer is brought in and leaves for better opportunities, law…

Lawyers often struggle with time management. Perhaps it’s from taking on too much, or lack of resources to keep them better organized. Whatever the cause, adopting effective time management techniques can help lawyers be more productive throughout the day and increase their billable hours. Many tools are available to enhance law firm productivity and time…

With all of the sensitive and oftentimes personal data law firms store, it’s no surprise that law firm cybersecurity threats are at an all-time high. No matter the area of practice, law firms maintain a wealth of vital client information, valuable intellectual property, sensitive business information, and other confidential or proprietary data. As the legal…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.