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Case Management Audit Checklist

May 13, 2025

Objective: Ensure efficiency, compliance, and client satisfaction in the case management process.

Use this checklist during regular audits to assess the effectiveness of case management practices and identify areas for improvement.


1. Case Load Distribution

  • Workload Balance: Verify that cases are distributed equitably among attorneys to avoid overburdening any individual.
  • Specialization Alignment: Confirm that cases are assigned based on attorneys’ areas of expertise or specialization.
  • Case Transfer Processes: Review procedures for reassigning cases in instances of employee turnover or changes in workload capacity.

2. Case Progress Tracking

  • Progress Monitoring: Ensure all active cases have updated progress reports, including key milestones and deadlines.
  • Deadline Management: Verify compliance with court deadlines and filing requirements.
  • Aging Case Reports: Analyze cases nearing prolonged durations to identify and resolve delays.
  • Follow-Up Protocols: Confirm adherence to internal follow-up schedules to maintain case momentum.

3. Document Management

  • Organization: Assess whether legal documents are stored in an organized manner using the firm’s document management system.
  • Accessibility: Ensure that authorized personnel can access case files quickly without unnecessary delays.
  • Security: Review compliance with data protection standards, including encryption, user permissions, and backups.
  • Version Control: Check that updated versions of documents are properly maintained, with old versions archived or discarded securely.

4. Client Communication

  • Timeliness: Confirm that clients receive regular updates on their case status in line with the firm’s communication policy.
  • Adequacy: Evaluate whether communication is clear, professional, and responsive to client inquiries.
  • Confidentiality: Ensure all client communication complies with confidentiality requirements, particularly when using email or other digital platforms.
  • Client Feedback: Review any feedback from clients regarding communication practices and address recurring issues.

Implementation Notes:

  • Schedule periodic audits (e.g., quarterly or semi-annually) to ensure consistent adherence to case management standards.
  • Use this checklist as a template for creating custom audit tools tailored to your firm’s specific needs or software systems.
  • After completing the audit, compile findings into a report with recommendations for addressing deficiencies and optimizing practices.

 

Filed Under: Client relations, Tool Box, articles, Available for NL, Used LinkedIn, Open Content, Top Story Tagged With: Technology, Managing the office, Client relations, Working with lawyers, case and matter management

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