Thanksgiving is almost here, and as a law office administrator, you’re no stranger to the fast-paced nature of your role. From managing deadlines to keeping operations seamless, it’s easy to let work take over your time. But even the most dedicated administrators need a chance to recharge. Thanksgiving offers a perfect opportunity to step back, […]

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 make […]

Questions: What are client trust accounts used for in a law office? a) Personal savings of the attorneys b) Holding and managing client funds for legal matters c) Paying office expenses d) Making personal investments True or False: Client funds should always be kept separate from the law firm’s operating funds. When should client funds […]

By Elizabeth M. Miller  bio After much resistance, kicking, and screaming, lawyers are finally facing the reality that the business of practicing law is separate from the practice of law. What exactly does this mean? It means that a law practice is a business and from… . . . read more

When it comes to delegating work to staff, managers rarely hit a happy medium. Instead, they tend to fall at the ends of the spectrum: those who do not delegate enough and those who delegate… . . . read more

Thanksgiving is almost here, and as a law office administrator, you’re no stranger to the fast-paced nature of your role. From managing deadlines to keeping operations seamless, it’s easy to let work take over your time. But even the most dedicated administrators need a chance to recharge. Thanksgiving offers a perfect opportunity to step back, […]

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 make […]

Questions: What are client trust accounts used for in a law office? a) Personal savings of the attorneys b) Holding and managing client funds for legal matters c) Paying office expenses d) Making personal investments True or False: Client funds should always be kept separate from the law firm’s operating funds. When should client funds […]

By Elizabeth M. Miller  bio After much resistance, kicking, and screaming, lawyers are finally facing the reality that the business of practicing law is separate from the practice of law. What exactly does this mean? It means that a law practice is a business and from… . . . read more