For a lot of long-time legal professionals, the concept of psychological safety is new. Law firms are not generally known as places where disagreements are respectful and it’s okay to announce your mistakes without fear.
That’s a problem, and it goes far beyond burnout.
Understanding and fostering psychological safety isn’t just about creating a pleasant
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Leadership skills you should build as your law firm starts hiring more people
You probably read legal journals, take CLE courses in ethics, and talk shop with other lawyers about the nuances of litigation. If you’re like most legal professionals, you probably don’t spend a ton of time developing your leadership skills.
That’s a mistake.
Sure, lawyers and paralegals should absolutely build up their legal acumen. You need…
Top automation hacks for paralegals
For paralegals, working efficiently and accurately in high-pressure situations is not an option; it’s a job requirement. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever for paralegals to meet this standard with automation tools and tricks.
These automation “hacks” have a massive impact. You’ll have more available time and finish work with less effort.
Here are our top…
How to prepare for an arbitration hearing: a guide for up-and-coming legal professionals
The need for arbitration often arises as a result of a contractual agreement. Employment contracts, in particular, are likely to include mandatory arbitration clauses. These days, some state courts require arbitration before the litigants are allowed to proceed with an actual jury or bench trial, too.
If you’re relatively new to the legal profession,…
Tips for managing a hybrid law firm
Faced with the decision to work from an office or allow team members to work from anywhere, thousands of law firms have ended up with something in the middle.
Of course, there are pros and cons to both in-person and remote work. It’s natural to think that hybrid arrangements are a way to mitigate the…
For lawyers, how much tech is too much?
One of the interesting revelations in InfoTrack’s recently-released report, Attorney competence and the client experience, is that a client’s perception of a lawyer’s competence is correlated with their perception of the lawyer’s technology competence.
If a client perceives their lawyer as technically competent, the chance that they also view them as legally competent increases.…
Introducing ServeIT: a new, personalized approach to integrated service of process
For law firms focused on serving legal papers efficiently and quickly, working with local servers who they know and trust is often the best way. By building a close relationship, both firm and serving agency can develop an understanding of each other’s needs and best practices.
But what these vendor relationships miss is the streamlined…
Outdated practices in the legal industry that hamper client service
Did you know that when it comes to client satisfaction, your technological expertise has a stronger impact than your legal prowess?
That’s right. Your technological competence has a bigger impact on the client experience than your ability to practice law. In fact, your clients are a lot more likely to have doubts about your competence…
Mindfulness in law: can it make you a better legal professional?
Given the high-stress nature of the legal industry, the term mindfulness might seem out of place, if not entirely foreign. Yet, it’s quite possible that this simple practice could be a game-changer for your career.
Many lawyers are quick to shrug off the very notion of mindfulness, chalking it up to a new-age fad. This…
Post-pandemic professionalism: what does a legal “professional” look like now?
Have you ever worn sweatpants with your suit jacket for a virtual meeting? Professionalism looks a lot different in our increasingly virtual legal workplace.
Looking back to 2020, we should all be proud of our profession for how quickly we adjusted to virtual workspaces. While working from home was a perk many lawyers had secretly…