Posts by kelliesimpson
How to organise your law firm in 5 easy steps
There’s a quote I love by Benjamin Franklin: “FOR EVERY MINUTE SPENT ORGANISING, AN HOUR IS EARNED” It really sums up the return on your investment when you dedicate time to organisation. Plus, given that Franklin’s achievements included being a Founding Father of the US, the first postmaster general, a writer, scientist, inventor, diplomat, publisher…
Read MoreEssential tips and tools to help you work remotely with a Virtual Assistant (VA)
A VA, or in our case a virtual “Legal PA” as we like to call ourselves can help with your law firm’s admin, organisation, and processes. However, if you haven’t worked with a remote team member before, you may have concerns about practicalities. Here are my top tips and tools for hassle-free and high-performing remote-working…
Read More5 signs you’re ready to outsource to a legal VA
When you run a legal business, either as a solo entrepreneur or heading up a small firm, workloads can often feel overwhelming. The days of having your own PA may feel like a distant memory and when you work for yourself all the admin falls on your desk. But how do you know when workloads…
Read MoreHow to create a seamless onboarding experience using Clio Grow
We all know that first impressions matter. I’ve worked with lawyers for a long time, and I know how hard they work to make a great first impression when they meet a client. However, this meeting is rarely a client’s first experience of your firm – that comes earlier. Today, first impressions are often made…
Read MoreReal Stories: How our Virtual PAs Transformed These Overworked Legal Professionals
Working in the legal sector is hard. There are long working weeks, countless deadlines, conflicting priorities, and piles of documentation. On top of everything, lawyers deal with challenging subjects like divorce, inheritance, and corporate deals. Burnout in the legal sector The high workload lawyers carry is taking its toll. These findings echo the 2022 study…
Read MoreWhy Your Law Firm’s Marketing Needs a Virtual Marketing Assistant: Blogs, Newsletters, and Social Media
Marketing. It’s a little word, but one that often provokes a big reaction from law firms. I get it. Finding time for marketing isn’t easy – law firms rarely have a marketing resource in-house, and it often slips down the priority list. Here’s why it shouldn’t… Five reasons law firms need to be marketing their…
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