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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Hi! I’m Ella Fischer-Slack. In today’s blog post, I’ll take you behind the scenes of a typical day in my life as an Operations Manager of a freelance lawyer company. We will dive into my core responsibilities and offer a behind-the-scenes look at how I foster smooth and efficient legal operations. As the Operations Manager
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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Lawyers, traditionally accustomed to the structured environment of law firms and courtrooms, now find themselves navigating a world of virtual meetings, digital case management, and blurred boundaries between work and home life. As a result, stress levels among legal professionals are on the rise. The research shows higher levels of stress among legal professionals than
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Flex Legal we’re committed to raising awareness about the importance of taking care of our mental health. As lawyers, we often experience high levels of stress, and it’s essential that we prioritize our well-being. To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve put together a list of our
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Have you ever dreamed of a four-day work week? You are not the only one. Several countries have tested a shortened work week with mixed, but mostly positive, results (including Iceland, Spain, Sweden, and Germany). Individual companies have also tried reducing their work week (Microsoft Japan, Kickstarter, Unilever and Shake Shack). And, most recently, the Ontario Liberals proposed a
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It’s one of those days. It’s 6:30pm, you’ve worked all day, and you have not checked off one single item on your already too long “To-Do List”. Where did the day go? It was filled with “stuff” preventing you from finishing what needs to be finished. You know you need help, but you do not
Not sure how to be a better ally? Not sure where to start? Start with educating yourself. The Law Times has published a great list of Resources for Lawyers on How to Be an Ally to Racialized Colleagues. We also recommend this article by lawyer Meg Chinelo Egbunonu: “Dear Workplace Ally…From Your Black Colleague on Racism Lite“. Sign
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As a lawyer who is brand new to running a freelance business from home, I notice a comforting solidarity with our whole profession. Responding to COVID-19, we are all in a place where we have been forced to change, adapt, and embrace new ways of working and living. To varying degrees, we are all in
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To assist it’s member, the OBA asked us to write an article on our remote working and work-from-home tips. A quick preview of our five top tips: You can read the full article and details on each tip here. It was a pleasure to share our experience with other lawyers. As we work remotely 100% of the
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