Ways Your Legal Firm Can Shape the Future in a Positive Way
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The game is changing, and it’s up to legal professionals to positively shape the future of law. Many things can be done to ensure your firm is ahead of the curve in innovation. Here are some of my favorite ways to stay ahead of the game:
Encourage And Support Pro Bono Work
Creating and supporting pro bono volunteer opportunities within your firm is one of the most important ways to make the change. Pro bono work helps build attorneys’ skills, opens their eyes to different cases, exposes them to new areas of law, and helps them build relationships with other professionals in their field from across the country. You might also consider starting a mentorship or leadership development program for young attorneys or recent graduates who want to learn more about running a business or managing people.
Get Access to Beneficial Information
Legal research is an essential part of any case. In addition to providing expert advice, you can help ensure that people have all the information they need to make important decisions about their cases. For example, you can provide free access to the U.S. Supreme Court docket, which contains all decisions by the court over several years. Another option is to reach out to a company who has access to legal case search which will help you with your cases.
Be Transparent About Your Firm’s Values, Ethics, And Business Practices
Transparency is vital in any business relationship between an attorney and a client. Clients need to know what they’re getting into before they hire you. For example, be honest with them upfront if they want to know how long it will take to resolve their case or what type of payment plans are available. If specific issues with your firm affect your ability to take on certain circumstances — such as lack of insurance coverage — make sure they know about those things up front too.
Suggest Best Practices for Complex Cases
When you’re working with clients on high-stakes matters, you have the opportunity to make their lives easier by providing them with guidance on how to handle the case. For example, if you’re working with someone who has been accused of a crime and wants to plead guilty but isn’t sure how it will affect their immigration status or ability to get a job, you can offer advice on what might work best in that situation.
Encourage Work-Life Balance
Many lawyers work long hours and spend little time with their families or friends because they feel they have no choice. They don’t want to lose their job or take vacation days during high-demand times at their firms. As a result, many lawyers are unhappy with their jobs. A recent study by The American Bar Association found that only about half of all lawyers surveyed were satisfied with their jobs. It’s no wonder many attorneys leave the profession within five years of graduation!
You can help improve this situation by encouraging work-life balance among attorneys at your firm — not just by allowing sick days but also by making it easier for them to take a vacation without fear of missing deadlines or client meetings.
Offer Virtual or Telecommuting Options When Possible
More and more clients are working from home or traveling for work, so it’s essential to be flexible about where you meet with them as an attorney. If you offer virtual meetings instead of face-to-face ones, this can make things easier for both parties — especially if multiple people in the forum need to be located in different places.
Make It Easier for Clients to Contact You
You may have noticed many companies trying out new technologies that allow customers to communicate easily with them via email or phone — even sending text messages straight from their computers — instead of having to call or visit an office location in person. It can be beneficial if your clients live far away or frequently travel, so they don’t have time to visit your office during traditional business hours.
Conclusion
Good lawyers, talented employees, and attentive client service are timeless assets that law firms can rely on while being supported by cutting-edge technology. Law firms must adopt new technologies to remain competitive in a constantly evolving industry. They make it clear that they are committed to serving their client’s needs now and in the future by investing in cutting-edge resources.
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