Have you watched a legal drama wherein lawyers have staff to help them with their jobs? If you are unfamiliar with legalese, you might have been referring to them as just “assistants”. Or maybe even “secretaries”. But no, those are not the proper terms. They would either be legal assistants or paralegals. So, what are the differences between the two? Turns out, there are a lot. We will tackle those in this article. Additionally, we will look into how much they can earn and what are the educational paths to take to become one. Defining Legal Assistants and Paralegals Legal…
Author: Ramit Kaur
Have you ever been wronged? Has someone committed a legal offense around you? If you ever considered taking legal action against that. You might have come across the term “cause of action.” It is a common legal terminology but for many individuals, it is just another difficult legal jargon that is thrown towards them casually. But what is the meaning of cause of action and what is the importance of this term in the legal industry? Further in the blog, we will cover everything that you need to know about the cause of action from what is cause of action…
The legal world is filled with complex roles and responsibilities. It exposes you to challenging roles, high-pressure responsibilities and so on. Behind every successful attorney there is a strong support system of other legal professionals and one of the key players of that support system is a law clerk. Becoming a legal clerk opens the door to the legal world. In this blog we will unpack everything about law clerks, from what a law clerk? What does a law clerk do? and how you can become one. We will share important in and outs of being a legal clerk. So…
If you are a lawyer or legal professional, you might already be familiar with the realization rate. This term often causes fear and anxiety among legal professionals. Law firm realization rate is the measure of a firm’s performance, which is why it is an important metric for a firm. We will be addressing the realization rate elephant in the room. We will dive into different aspects, such as what is the realization rate? How to improve it? Different types of realization rates and so on. What is a Law Firm’s Realization Rate? The law firm realization rate is a metric…
In this digital era, industries are becoming more technology-driven. Even law firms and CPAs have started to embrace software for reshaping the way they work. Managing accounts and finances manually is hassle and time-consuming at the same time. To reduce manual work and time software for CPAs and law firms has been introduced in the industry. If you are not aware of software for CPAs and how they can be helpful, don’t worry. We will take a look at that further in the blog. Overview of Accounting Software for CPA Accounting software for CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) is a software…
If you think a logo is just for aesthetics and doesn’t serve any purpose, then you couldn’t be further from the truth. Law office logo is essential for brand identity and reputation. Your clients and potential customers will recognize your law firm with the help of your logo. Not just the law firm logo also helps you in distinguishing your firm from others in the industry. If you are struggling with transforming your basis logo into an exceptional one, we are here for you. This blog is your guide to create an exceptional logo for your law firm. We will…
What is the first thing you do when you need to buy a product or want to know about a particular service? You go online and search about that particular product or service, right? Today, most individuals go online and search about any product or service before they make any decision regarding it. Similarly, if someone is looking for any kind of legal help, they will go online and search for a lawyer or firm for the same. This is one of the major reasons for you to build a strong law firm online presence. Starting a law firm is…
Like any other website, law firm websites require security to protect your assets from hackers. Most clients visit the firm’s websites to understand your services, testimonials, charges, case studies, how you work, etc. Failing to secure your law firm’s website will expose you to cyber criminals who can attack it, forcing you to pay a lot of money or lose it forever. According to Sensei Enterprises, there were approximately 1,248 weekly attacks on businesses in 2023, which puts law firms at risk. The guide will cover ten steps to ensure your law firm’s website is safe from hackers. Importance of…
Imagine you are going through a serious legal issue and now you hire a lawyer for the same for help. As you are preparing for the first attorney-client meeting, you will have various questions in mind. How much should I share with my lawyer? Should I keep some of the information to myself? Although attorney and client confidentiality is always there, still these kinds of questions can arise in your mind. But you don’t have to think and worry about such kinds of things because there is a concept that deals with the same. This concept is known as lawyer-client…
There was a time when law was a traditional field. Pen and paper were a huge part of the legal industry, but today with technological advancement, even lawyers are embracing technology. Today there is various softwares that makes the different legal processes easier and more efficient. Remote online notarization is recently becoming very popular among lawyers. It is easy to get notarized online and has various benefits for both lawyers and clients. We will explore more about remote online notarization benefits further in the blog. Top Benefits of Remote Online Notarization for Lawyers Here are some of the benefits of…