By Brenda A. Barnes bio Year-end can be a pretty hectic time for many of us. As a business owner though, this is an ideal time to work on positioning your firm for a prosperous new year. Here are four important tasks you can start on now to ensure a successful 2024: 1. Think about strategic planning. Evaluate your firm's successes as well as areas that need … [Read more...] about Four tasks to start now to ensure a successful 2024
Managing the office
Manage your law office’s holiday party liability risks
You may be hosting a big holiday party for your employees this December. And, like many law offices do, you may be serving liquor at that party. That's fine. Just make sure you understand what you're getting yourself into. Relax. We're not going to lecture you on the dangers of drinking and driving. No sense preaching to the choir. But what we can do to help you out is … [Read more...] about Manage your law office’s holiday party liability risks
Overloaded at work? Here’s what you should do
You have more work than you can handle—and no matter how hard you work, you can't seem to get ahead. In fact, it's gotten to the point that you're exhausted. Most days you don't even like your job anymore. If this sounds like you, it's time to make a change. And that change doesn't have to involve a new place of employment. Instead, it's time to assess your situation and … [Read more...] about Overloaded at work? Here’s what you should do
Model Tool: Candidate rejection letter, job application
Why you need this model tool: After you've made a hiring decision, you have an obligation to get back to the people who applied for the position but did not get the job. How this model tool helps you: It can be difficult to know what to say to an applicant who was not hired. How to use this model tool: This model tool is a letter that can be customized for your firm and … [Read more...] about Model Tool: Candidate rejection letter, job application
Model Tool: Catastrophic Leave Program
Rules regarding an employee’s right to various types of leave differ from state of state, but most of the rules require that a leave-sharing program be in writing. … [Read more...] about Model Tool: Catastrophic Leave Program
Start planning now for a smooth holiday season
As autumn colors the landscape, the winter holiday season seems far away. But it's not too soon to plan for the smooth operation of your practice during the festive time. Here are some tasks you should get to soon: Planning and communicating holiday schedules Establishing Clear Holiday Schedules: The first step in effective holiday scheduling is crafting a clear and … [Read more...] about Start planning now for a smooth holiday season
The art of delegating to increase firm revenues
By Elizabeth Miller Law firms are unique in that unlike most other businesses which sell a product, lawyers sell time. Their time is, for a better description, “their stock in trade”. Based on this concept, to be profitable and generate sufficient revenues to carry the firm, lawyers should be spending their valuable time doing client billable work. The exception to this are … [Read more...] about The art of delegating to increase firm revenues
How to pick the right cleaning company for your law office
Maintaining a clean and well-organized environment is crucial for any law office. As a law office manager, one of your responsibilities is to ensure that the office space is clean, presentable, and conducive to productivity. Hiring a professional office cleaning company can provide the expertise and efficiency needed to maintain a pristine workspace. Here are eight factors to … [Read more...] about How to pick the right cleaning company for your law office
Cultivate these 7 habits for success
As an office manager, you are responsible for the efficient operation of your workplace. Your role requires you to balance multiple tasks, manage diverse teams, and keep things organized. To become a highly effective office manager, you can take inspiration from Stephen Covey’s timeless book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” Here are some tips based on Covey’s … [Read more...] about Cultivate these 7 habits for success
How to pick a good courier service
As a law office administrator, you understand the importance of timely and secure delivery of legal documents and materials. One way to ensure this is by utilizing a courier service. In this article, we'll explore what a law office might use a courier service for, and how to choose a good courier service for your office's specific needs. What a Law Office Might Use a Courier … [Read more...] about How to pick a good courier service