Let’s face it: being a lawyer is stressful. From billable hours to constant client demands, it can feel like there’s never enough time in the day. With all the pressures in the legal world today, it’s no surprise that burnout is affecting more lawyers than ever. In fact, lawyer burnout has become one of the […]
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This post if part of our series “The Ethics of Freelance Lawyering” and answers the common question: How do freelance lawyers maintain their duty of confidentiality?
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Guidance on important clauses for freelance lawyer agreements.
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Learn the 5 easy steps to starting your own freelance lawyer practice. First, you need to know the difference between a sole practitioner and a freelance lawyer.
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In the digital age, building a successful freelance legal practice involves establishing a robust professional network of like-minded legal professionals. Over time, the networking landscape has experienced a tremendous shift, and the online environment offers countless opportunities for freelance lawyers to connect, collaborate, and advance their careers. In today’s blog post, we will dive into
Whether you are a solo lawyer with one legal assistant or a growing law firm looking to hire more associates, running a law firm in 2024 is no easy task. As we step into the new year, law firm management teams face many challenges on the horizon, including addressing and adopting technological advancements, evolving client
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In the legal industry, legal professionals often find themselves exploring new avenues that foster efficiency and cost-effectiveness. One such avenue is freelance legal outsourcing, which can significantly benefit both freelance lawyers and hiring lawyers and law firms alike. A common obstacle in this engagement, however, is the challenge of implementing effective communication strategies which establishes
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Embark on a transformative journey into the legal landscape of 2024. Discover the game-changing impact of freelance legal support, revolutionizing traditional models. This exploration delves into the dynamic role of freelance lawyers, unveils emerging trends, shares inspiring success stories, and guides law firms to enhance efficiency through strategic outsourcing. Stay ahead by embracing flexibility and
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In the legal profession, there are many lawyers who practice outside of a “traditional” legal practice. There are three types of non-traditional lawyers that are often confused with each other: document review lawyers, contract lawyers, and freelance lawyers. In this blog post, we will outline why these titles are not interchangeable and outline the important
by Erin Cowling (Founder & CEO, Flex Legal) Over 10 years ago, I started my own non-traditional practice assisting other lawyers and law firms with their overflow legal work. I wasn’t sure what to call myself: research lawyer? contract lawyer? associate for hire? I eventually settled on “freelance lawyer”, a term used in the UK
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