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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Perhaps you run a busy law practice and a talented freelance lawyer has agreed to help with your overflow legal work and you are eager to get started. Or, you are a freelance lawyer and you found your first lawyer client who has some interesting work for you. In either situation, before any work begins,
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Flexible hours, supplemental income, remote opportunities, and family are just some of the reasons experienced lawyers are deliberately choosing freelancing as a path forward (1). Freelancing, propelled by new technologies and a growth in remote work arrangements, is on the rise across all industries, and the legal field is no exception. Data from the US shows
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There are many benefits to working with a freelance lawyer to scale your law practice or assist with your overflow legal work on a temporary basis, either through one-off projects (e.g., drafting a factum or reviewing a contract) or through ongoing occasional help (e.g., a few hours a week or month). By hiring freelance help,
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Are you thinking about leaving the traditional practice of law behind to become a freelance lawyer? Not sure where to start? We’ve set out some considerations and important steps to start your freelance journey below: Understand the Difference: Freelance Lawyer vs Traditional Lawyer A freelance lawyer is a lawyer who, instead of working for one
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Your law practice is super busy, which is great, but you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed. You need help with your legal work, but you don’t need full time assistance, so you are considering hiring a freelance lawyer to assist you on an as-needed basis. What do you need to tell your clients? Do you
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