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One of the questions we’re asked most often at Flex Legal is:
What kind of work are firms and in-house legal teams actually outsourcing?
Is it research? Transactional overflow? Drafting support?
After reviewing our most recent fiscal year (representing hundreds of projects across Canada), some clear...
Most lawyers have seen it before: a job posting that promises a “competitive salary” or says compensation is “commensurate with experience,” without offering any real numbers.
Candidates are left guessing whether the role pays more, less, or roughly the same as their...
All businesses raise their rates when appropriate, and law firms are no exception. Employees typically receive annual raises, and most firms adjust their billing rates in line with inflation and market conditions, if not every year, then at least every few years.
Yet many lawyers hesitate to increase...
As the year winds down, many lawyers find themselves juggling two competing forces: the push to wrap up outstanding files and the pull to plan strategically for the year ahead. December often becomes a month of long hours, tight deadlines, and lingering to-do lists. Yet it’s also an ideal moment to pause,...
Ever wondered what it really looks like when a busy lawyer brings in freelance help?
Some lawyers need a little extra support for a single task. Others discover that flexible freelance assistance can become an essential part of keeping their practice running smoothly.
Here’s a “behind-the-scenes”...
