Welcome to Flex Legal
At Flex Legal, we provide on-demand access to top-tier freelance lawyers who help law firms and legal teams move faster, reduce costs, and scale firms or operations effectively. Whether you’re a lawyer facing an increasing caseload, managing a growing in-house legal department, or dealing with specialized legal needs, Flex Legal is here to provide the flexibility and experience to assist you.
Why choose Flex Legal?
We understand the pressure to find cost-effective and efficient legal solutions. There are many limitations for private practice lawyers to make another full-time hire or for in-house lawyers outsourcing overflow legal work to traditional law firms:
- Lack of Flexibility: Full time employees are a costly commitment.
- High Costs: Traditional law firms come with premium hourly rates.
- Inconsistent Legal Support: Internal teams often don’t have the specialized experience needed for every legal file, project or business challenge.
Flex Legal is designed to solve these problems. We offer a flexible, affordable, and scalable alternative for law firms and in-house legal departments looking to optimize their legal resources.
What Makes Flex Legal Different?
When you work with Flex Legal, you gain:
- Scalable support: Hire legal talent as-needed without committing to full-time staff or large upfront fees.
- Industry-specific expertise: Work with professionals who understand the intricacies of your practice area or industry.
- Affordable pricing: Pay rates that are lower than traditional law firms, ensuring your legal budget is optimized.
How Flex Legal Works
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Submit Your Project
Fill out our Hire Us form to provide the details of your legal needs, including the type of freelancer required, work description, budget, deadlines, and more.
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Meet the Freelancer
Review the candidates and select the best fit for your project. We’ll introduce you via email so you can discuss the scope, fees (either flat fee or hourly), and other details directly. Freelancers set their own rates, which gives you the flexibility to find a mutually acceptable arrangement. -
Agree to Terms
Once you’ve selected a freelancer, you will be provided with an agreement outlining the terms of the engagement. This ensures clarity on both sides. -
Work Gets Done
Once the work is completed (or periodically for ongoing projects), Flex Legal will send you the freelancer’s invoice for services. You’ll pay the freelancer directly, with no additional fees from Flex Legal. You can then bill out the freelancer’s fees to your client as-is or apply a reasonable mark-up.
Overcoming Common Challenges
When shifting from traditional legal models to a more flexible approach, hiring lawyers and law firms often face initial challenges. Here’s how Flex Legal helps you overcome them:
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Challenge #1: Lack of Understanding and Buy-In from Leadership
Hiring freelance lawyers can be a tough sell. That’s why we’ve provided you with resources such as our Pitch Guide to help you present the value of Flex Legal to your leadership team. -
Challenge #2: Concerns Over the Quality of Freelance Work
It’s natural to worry about the quality of legal work you will receive. Our freelancers have on average 10-15 years of traditional legal experience, often gained at top Bay St firms or in-house legal departments of leading corporations. While we have many lawyers apply to our network, our acceptance rate is 8%. -
Challenge #3: Uncertain Legal Needs
Some firms or legal departments are concerned about inconsistent workloads. With Flex Legal, you can scale up or down as needed — whether for a single project or ongoing support. You only pay for what you use, ensuring there are no wasted resources.
Best Practices
To make your transition to Flex Legal as smooth as possible, here are some best practices:
- Start Small: Run a pilot with a small project to demonstrate Flex Legal’s value.
- Set Clear Expectations: Be clear on what you need — from project scope to deadlines — to ensure the freelancers you work with can hit the ground running.
- Provide Feedback: Regularly provide feedback on the freelancer’s work and ensure the process remains transparent and efficient.
This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
