Law Office Manager

E-discovery is no longer confined to major litigation involving warehouses of corporate email. Even a relatively small matter can involve texts, cloud-based documents, collaboration platforms, social media, video recordings and data stored on personal devices. The attorneys are responsible for making the legal and strategic decisions. However, the law office administrator may be responsible for coordinating people, technology, vendors, security…

What Should You Actually Be Watching Every Monday? Monday morning sets the tone for the week. Many law office managers start by opening email, responding to questions, and putting out whatever fire happens to be burning first. Before long, the day is gone, and they've spent most of it reacting instead of managing. A better approach is to spend the…

Feedback has a shelf life. Wait too long to correct a mistake, and the employee may repeat it. Save every concern for the performance review, and the conversation can feel like an ambush. But interrupt staff over every minor misstep, and feedback becomes a constant source of tension. The better approach is to match the timing to the purpose. Some…

In today’s legal marketplace, your website is often a client’s first impression of your firm. It’s your digital front door—and if that door is clunky, slow, or hard to navigate on a phone, potential clients may never walk through it. Mobile-friendly design isn’t just a tech upgrade anymore—it’s a business necessity. And it’s only one of several key trends shaping…

Conference season is in full swing. Are there events you and your staff will attend for education, product knowledge, or networking? As a law office administrator, attending conferences and trade shows can be a valuable opportunity to learn about new trends and technologies in the legal industry. However, with all the hustle and bustle of travel, it can be difficult…