June is a bit of a transitional month in many law offices. Court schedules might be lighter, attorneys may start planning summer vacations, and support staff might have more flexibility in their workload. For a law office manager, this makes June an ideal time to catch up, clean up, and plan ahead. Here are ten productive projects you can focus on this month to set the tone for a smooth and successful summer.
1. Finalize Summer Staffing Plans
Review all vacation requests, double-check coverage for key roles, and make sure your office won’t be short-staffed when multiple people are away. This is also a good time to cross-train team members who may need to step into different responsibilities.
2. Review Case Calendars for Summer and Early Fall
Work with attorneys to check on trial dates, deadlines, and upcoming depositions. Confirm that all case-related tasks are calendared appropriately and that there are no surprises waiting in July or August.
3. Declutter and Organize Office Spaces
Use the quieter pace of June to clean out storage rooms, tidy up shared work areas, and archive closed case files. It’s amazing what a difference it can make to remove old boxes, unused office supplies, or outdated reference materials.
4. Do a Mid-Year Financial Check-In
You’re halfway through the fiscal year—how do your numbers look? Take time to assess your budget, evaluate actual spending, and look for areas where you can cut costs or invest more strategically for the rest of the year.
5. Evaluate Timekeeping and Billing Practices
Are time entries accurate and timely? Is billing going out consistently? June is a great month to audit these processes, reinforce best practices with staff, and identify any bottlenecks that are slowing down collections.
6. Update Policies and Procedures
If there have been changes in employment law, court procedures, or firm policies this year, now is a good time to update your office manuals and procedures. Don’t forget to communicate those changes clearly to the team.
7. Organize a Team Check-In or Appreciation Event
Morale can dip when people are stretched thin or distracted by vacation schedules. Hosting a mid-year team meeting, check-in, or even a casual thank-you lunch can help keep everyone connected and motivated.
8. Review Office Technology and Equipment Needs
Take a walk around—are computers running slowly? Printers jamming constantly? Use June to identify and address tech issues, schedule maintenance, or plan replacements before they interrupt workflows during a busy month.
9. Refresh Your Client Communication Strategy
How is your office handling client updates, follow-ups, or intake processes? June is a great time to look at how you’re communicating with clients and make adjustments to improve responsiveness and professionalism.
10. Plan for Q3 Projects and Priorities
Before everyone slips into vacation mode, get a handle on what’s coming up in Q3. Are there big cases, staffing transitions, or technology rollouts on the horizon? Use June to map out a plan and assign prep work now.
