How to strengthen onboarding beyond week one By the time February rolls around, your January new hires are no longer “brand new.” They’ve survived their first week, figured out where the coffee lives, learned how to log into systems, and can probably get through a day without constant help. This is exactly where onboarding often loses momentum—and where your role as an … [Read more...] about Training New Hires Who Started in January: What Month Two Should Look Like
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How You Can Support Associates’ Professional Development
The law office administrator can have a significant impact on the professional development of your associates. By fostering a culture that encourages continuous learning, providing mentorship opportunities, and promoting growth, you can help build a stronger, more capable team. Here’s how you can play a pivotal role in supporting your associates’ professional development. 1. … [Read more...] about How You Can Support Associates’ Professional Development
Prove Tech Competency at Your Law Firm
By Doug Striker Clients are increasingly asking law firms to prove tech competency before signing contracts for work. Why? Because they know that good tech skills translate into more efficient production, which translates into more bang for their buck. Simply put: Clients don’t want to pay high hourly rates if the people producing the work don’t know how to, say, format a … [Read more...] about Prove Tech Competency at Your Law Firm
Building a Future-Ready Law Office: How to Embrace New Legal Tech Without Disrupting Your Team
Adopting new technology can feel a little like trying to fix a moving car. You know your law office needs to stay competitive, efficient, and secure, but introducing change without causing confusion—or outright resistance—can be tricky. The good news is, you can guide your team through a tech transition smoothly by being intentional about how you approach it. Start by … [Read more...] about Building a Future-Ready Law Office: How to Embrace New Legal Tech Without Disrupting Your Team
17 Proofreading Tips for the Law Office
Proofreading is part of your daily work life in a law office and you are probably already an expert. But here are 17 tips and tricks you can use to help you catch every typo, misplaced comma and wrong word. First and best tip is to proofread backwards. Begin at the end and work back through the document paragraph by paragraph or even line by line. This will force you to look … [Read more...] about 17 Proofreading Tips for the Law Office
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Offering AI Upskilling as a Job Benefit: A Smart Move for Office Managers
Office managers are always thinking about how to support the team, boost productivity, and stay competitive in a changing workplace. One way to do all three? Offer AI upskilling as an employee benefit. You’ve probably heard plenty of buzz about artificial intelligence transforming industries—but the practical question is: how can your team keep up? The answer might be simpler … [Read more...] about Offering AI Upskilling as a Job Benefit: A Smart Move for Office Managers
7 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Work Conference
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 to make the … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Work Conference
10 Ways to Build an Environment of Continuous Learning for Your Admin Staff
As a law office manager, you know that an efficient and skilled administrative team is the backbone of your practice. But the legal world doesn’t stand still—laws change, technology evolves, and client expectations grow. To keep your team sharp and your office running smoothly, it’s essential to foster an environment of continuous learning. Here’s how to create a culture where … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Build an Environment of Continuous Learning for Your Admin Staff
Cross-Train Your Staff: Benefits, Strategies & Examples
Cross-training your law office staff can be a game-changer, allowing your team to become more versatile, efficient, and adaptable. By equipping your employees with a broader skill set, you're better prepared to handle the diverse demands of the legal profession. Consider the following advantages of cross-training and examples of administrative duties where cross-training can … [Read more...] about Cross-Train Your Staff: Benefits, Strategies & Examples