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Law Firm Culture: What It Is—and Why It Matters More Than You Think

July 1, 2025

Law firm culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the day-to-day environment your attorneys, staff, and clients experience. It's how people interact, how work gets done, and how success is defined and celebrated. And as a law office administrator, you have more influence over it than you might realize. Let’s look at what makes culture bad, what makes it great, and how you can help … [Read more...] about Law Firm Culture: What It Is—and Why It Matters More Than You Think

Client Communication Is Evolving—Is Your Law Office Keeping Up?

July 1, 2025

Clients today aren’t just looking for good legal advice—they’re also looking for a firm that communicates the way they want to. As a law office administrator, you play a key role in making sure your team is equipped to meet those expectations. That means going beyond the basics and taking a fresh look at how your office connects with clients. Offer Communication Tools That Fit … [Read more...] about Client Communication Is Evolving—Is Your Law Office Keeping Up?

July Is a Great Month to… Tackle What Gets Overlooked the Rest of the Year

July 1, 2025

Let’s be honest—law office life moves at lightning speed most of the year. There are deadlines to meet, clients to serve, and a constant shuffle of priorities. But July? July is different. The courts slow down, partners take vacations, and the calendar loosens just enough to give you some breathing room. That makes this the perfect month to catch up on the things that always … [Read more...] about July Is a Great Month to… Tackle What Gets Overlooked the Rest of the Year

Why Your Law Firm’s Website Must Be Mobile-Friendly—And How to Make It Happen

June 25, 2025

These days, most potential clients aren’t sitting at a desktop when they search for legal help—they’re tapping on their phones. Whether they’re dealing with a landlord issue, a traffic ticket, or a contract they don’t understand, people often reach for the closest device available: their smartphone. If your law firm’s website isn’t mobile-friendly, you’re turning away those … [Read more...] about Why Your Law Firm’s Website Must Be Mobile-Friendly—And How to Make It Happen

How to Use Skills Tests in the Hiring Process

June 25, 2025

Hiring the right person can make or break a team’s success. Resumes and interviews only reveal part of the picture—sometimes the best way to evaluate a candidate’s potential is to see their skills in action. That’s where skills tests come in. If you’re involved in the hiring process and want a practical way to assess real capabilities, this primer will walk you through how to … [Read more...] about How to Use Skills Tests in the Hiring Process

How to Delegate Without Micromanaging

June 25, 2025

If you’ve ever handed off a task only to feel your fingers twitching with the urge to take it back, you’re not alone. Delegation can be tricky, especially when you’re used to being in control or when the stakes feel high. But there’s a sweet spot between giving your team freedom and staying in the loop—and that’s where the magic of good supervision happens. Here’s how to … [Read more...] about How to Delegate Without Micromanaging

Banish Bad Passwords

June 25, 2025

One of the simplest—and most overlooked—security threats in any office is weak passwords. They might seem harmless, but bad passwords are like leaving the front door unlocked. All it takes is one compromised login to give hackers access to sensitive data, client information, or internal systems. The good news? It’s one of the easiest problems to fix. It starts with … [Read more...] about Banish Bad Passwords

From Prep to Pitch: How Office Managers Can Help Seal the Deal

June 23, 2025

A well-crafted client pitch can be the deciding factor between landing a new client or watching them walk out the door. While lawyers bring the legal expertise, as a law office manager, you play a key role in helping them present that expertise in the most compelling, polished, and client-focused way possible. Think of yourself as part strategist, part coach, and part quality … [Read more...] about From Prep to Pitch: How Office Managers Can Help Seal the Deal

Dealing with Mean Girls and Mood Leeches

June 20, 2025

 By Lynne Curry A coaching client collapsed into the chair across from my desk, her face telegraphing defeat. “I barely survived a lunch break with Paula from Payroll.” “Lexy, what happened?” I asked. “Paula looked at my quinoa bowl and said, ‘So, you’re dieting—Is it working?’ Then she asked, ‘Are you still doing the dating apps? What’s it been, a year?’” A few … [Read more...] about Dealing with Mean Girls and Mood Leeches

You should learn your way around office politics

June 19, 2025

By Lynne Curry Question: I like my new job, my supervisor, and my coworkers, except for a woman I’ve nicknamed “the queen.” The problem began as soon as my first all-hands meeting ended. Several of my coworkers invited me to have drinks with them after work. The queen overhead because she and I were heading into a pre-planned meeting that lasted until the end of the … [Read more...] about You should learn your way around office politics

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