Legal Tech Monitor

APRIL 17, 2023

My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ** The Legal Software Shift: Recent Report Highlights Efficiency and Flexibility Gains Technology is advancing at a rapid clip, and keeping up isn’t easy, especially when you’ve got a busy caseload to manage. Here is a recent Daily Record column.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Hurdle 1: Missed Billable Time. Best Practice 1: Capture Time Automatically. Using legal billing software, lawyers in your firm can track their billable time from any internet-enabled device using multiple timers, making it easy for them to enter billable time no matter where they happen to be.

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Rocket Matter

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

For a law firm, client portals make it more likely that clients will pay their bills on time. Portals can support steadier liquidity for your firm while reducing the time it takes to follow up, and minimizing the need to have those awkward payment conversations with clients.

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Clio

MARCH 8, 2024

For centuries, the legal profession has stuck to time-honored practices and methodologies, relying heavily on established norms. Yet, many law firms are hesitant to embrace change and disrupt established routines and workflows because of the time and effort involved. In the world of law, tradition often reigns supreme.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 22, 2022

Save time in your work day with Rocket Matter legal practice management integrations. Managing legal matters can make you feel like you’re running around like a chicken with its head cut off. If that sounds familiar, it may be time to think about how to save time in your work day. Document Software and Storage.

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CaseFox

APRIL 2, 2023

Trust accounting involves tracking every transaction related to client funds, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers. Time and Billing Law firms typically bill clients on an hourly basis, which means accurate timekeeping is critical. The software can also integrate with accounting systems, streamlining the billing process.

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 29, 2022

While many law firms require that their attorneys work a mandatory number of billable hours (the time clients pay for directly) per week, that isn’t the extent of a lawyer’s workload. Fortunately, Rocket Matter is here to help you take the guesswork out of time and billing with these essential features every law firm needs in 2023. .

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Simple Legal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Your in-house legal team does have measurable KPIs, however. It is possible to track and report on your teams performance without access to in-depth data itll just take some extra legwork to collect and organize the information you have into an insightful report. For example, your in-house timesheets will reveal your top timekeepers.

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Centerbase

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Starting early ensures firms have ample time to assess their current financial standing, analyze past spending patterns, and anticipate future costs. Leverage legal software and other analytical tools Law firms should invest in advanced legal software with accounting features to track expenditures efficiently.

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Future Lawyer

MARCH 9, 2023

EFax Messenger also includes features such as a searchable inbox and the ability to track the status of sent faxes. I love the fact that it sits, as an icon, in my app tray, and I can call it up at any time. Overall, EFax Messenger is a convenient and efficient way to send and receive faxes in a digital age.

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Centerbase

JANUARY 29, 2024

But while most legal billing software can help you accomplish these goals, top-of-the-line legal billing tools go above and beyond with a comprehensive suite of features that transform the way your legal professionals handle your law firm billing. Transparent client billing Transparency builds trust.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Rocket Matter Product Spotlight | Waiting until the end of the week to track time could cause you to lose 25–50% of your billable hours. Capture time with Rocket Matter Track. The post Revolutionize the Way Your Firm Captures Billable Hours With Rocket Matter Track appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Lawmatics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Legal billing software is a type of legal software designed specifically for law firms and legal professionals to manage and automate the process of billing clients for legal services. Legal billing software for small firms streamlines the billing workflow, making it easier, more efficient, and accurate.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 22, 2021

At the same time, the matters you work on are steadily becoming more intricate and complex. It’s an inefficient, time-consuming, and error-prone process that prevents you from focusing on client outcomes. Take advantage of secure, real-time chat capabilities that help eliminate inbox clutter and reduce the need for email filing.

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Lawyerist

AUGUST 23, 2024

Good trust accounting software prevents you from making errors. In the same way that law practice management software (LPMS) understands the concept of a “matter” ( i.e. , contacts plus appointments plus documents, time entries, expenses, notes, etc.) All pertinent data is always at your fingertips.

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Lawmatics

MAY 2, 2024

Legal intake software is used to improve efficiency, productivity, and client satisfaction in the intake and case management processes by automating the following routine tasks: Forms: Legal software solutions often provide customizable online intake forms that clients can fill out electronically.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 15, 2022

Other times I’ll just tell my iPhone “Hey Siri, 21 minutes” or I’ll tap the timer on my Apple Watch. Many of you know this practice as the Pomodoro Technique — but adjust the timing so it works for you. It will help you get set up to be out of the office, and prompt you to schedule time to focus and do deep work.

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Rocket Matter

JULY 9, 2024

That means that when you choose Rocket Matter, you’re getting comprehensive legal software plus a world-class support team recognized for its excellence. We strive for same-day resolution because we know your time is precious and any delay can impact your practice. Our friendly, US-based support team is available from 9 a.m.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 18, 2022

Two trends in the legal market provide an answer: automation and utilization of legal technology and service providers. First, now is the time for rural practices to embrace automation. Other legal technology tools can help lawyers handle billing, time-tracking and case management.

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Bigfork Tech

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

6 Tips to Overcome Common Contract Management Issues: How ALOE Can Help Your Legal Team Contract management issues affect every legal office, regardless of size. The complexities and challenges of managing legal contracts can be time-consuming and frustrating, slowing down processes and creating headaches for teams.

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Lawmatics

JANUARY 18, 2024

Legal billing is a fundamental aspect of the legal profession that ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability in financial transactions between attorneys and their clients. Legal software facilitates fair and accurate billing and plays a crucial role in supporting prompt payment for the delivery of quality legal services.

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Bigfork Tech

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

5 Tips to Master Time Management: Essential Tips for Busy Professionals As a busy professional, your time is your most valuable asset. Here are some practical strategies to enhance your productivity and keep your projects on track. Track your deadlines diligently. Happy organizing!

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Lawmatics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog post will explore the costs of these tools, as well as how to properly leverage legal software and AI to streamline legal billing. Lawyers typically bill for their services in one of several ways: Hourly: Bills are based on the hours spent on a case or project, with time tracked in increments, e.g., tenths of an hour.

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Rocket Matter

JUNE 16, 2022

There’s a simple solution: a legal practice management software that does it all. While legal software tools have been around for decades, law firms’ software options have vastly improved since then. All-encompassing legal practice management software prevents redundancies. Time cards become old news.

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Centerbase

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Let’s face it: there isn’t enough time in the day for attorneys and staff to complete all the work that has to be done in a law firm. That’s why so many firms have turned away from manual processes toward law firm management software. But not all legal practice management software platforms are created equal.

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Bigfork Tech

AUGUST 19, 2024

Here’s a deep dive into how ALOE, our CLM, can elevate your legal practice and deliver substantial benefits. Streamlined Contract Lifecycle Management Contracts are the lifeblood of legal operations. However, managing them can be a complex, time-consuming task involving multiple stages from creation to execution and renewal.

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Lawmatics

APRIL 2, 2024

Choosing the best legal software for business billing depends on various factors such as the size of the firm, specific needs, budget, and preferences. Fortunately, comprehensive legal billing software for small firms can track billable hours, generate invoices, and manage client accounts efficiently. The result?

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Clio

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Legal professionals everywhere rely on Excel for lawyers. We spend significant time gazing at seemingly endless rows and columns. In this guide, we unpack some of the top ways legal professionals use Excel for lawyers while sharing essential information that every legal professional should know to get the most value from it.

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Bigfork Tech

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Legal professionals can benefit significantly from applying project management techniques to their IP-related tasks. Traditionally, project management experts rely on a range of tools and software to keep track of deadlines, timelines, and projects. Are your current legal tech solutions optimizing your team’s success?

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Bigfork Tech

OCTOBER 24, 2022

They created ALOE legal software as a brand new market solution made by in-house counsel for in-house counsel! 1) Improve Visibility Contract lifecycle management technology increases legal team visibility through improved reporting on new contracts. 2) Time and Cost Savings Save time and money by reducing administrative work.

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MatterSuite

AUGUST 22, 2023

Legal practitioners, lawyers, and paralegals can greatly streamline many administrative parts of law practice. They can achieve this through the use of certain types of legal software. One survey showed that 9 out of 10 attorneys said; adopting legal technology helped them improve their servicing abilities.

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Centerbase

APRIL 22, 2024

Target new opportunities for profit Typically, law firm reporting software allows users to generate reports to track billable hours, expenses, and invoices. Standard reports may include details such as client billing summaries, unbilled time and expenses, and aging invoice analysis. Law firms need deeper insights.

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Bigfork Tech

AUGUST 13, 2024

4 Secrets to Successful Contract Management Contract management has become a hot topic in the legal industry in recent years. Non-lawyer executives are acknowledging what lawyers have been saying for a long time: getting a handle on agreements is a sure way to manage risk and save money. Tracking all relevant details is essential.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 21, 2022

When attorney’s are spending valuable time duplicating form population, playing phone tag with clients — and worst of all — hunting down missing payments, it limits the time they get to spend helping their clients reunite with family, or start a new life in a new country.

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Centerbase

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Is it maximizing your time? Top-tier legal software seamlessly integrates general ledger firm and trust accounting with timekeeping, billing, and more. The software automatically recognizes your data, eliminating the need for manual data entry and reducing the risk of errors.

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Clio

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By setting clear expectations, lawyers can save time and energy on explaining bills to confused clients. Lawyers can optimize their billing workflows via a combination of alternative fee arrangements and law practice management software like Clio Manage. In addition, you can also track your time spent.

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Bigfork Tech

AUGUST 6, 2024

If you haven’t been tracking metrics, start with basic data, such as the number and types of contracts, contract values, and turnaround times. Start with a simple spreadsheet, and as your department evolves, consider using tools like ALOE for real-time reporting. Regularly track and report on client satisfaction.

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