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Close Those Tabs! Why Multitasking Is The Death Of Genuine Productivity

I didn't grow up with smartphones, but if you’re a younger attorney, you likely did. And I remember that the more intensely involved small, hand-held computers became in our lives, the more it seemed we’d be able to get done. This tiny block of metal, plastic, and wiring had more CPU power than the computer that used to sit on… Read More

Stressed woman holding her head; productivity tips and dangers of workplace multitasking.

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What Law Firms Should Delegate First (And What to Hold Onto Initially)


Approaching Delegation In A New Way One of the first questions attorneys ask when they bring on a virtual paralegal or International Licensed Attorney (ILA) is: “What should I actually… Read More arrow

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How To Onboard A Virtual Paralegal Or ILA Without Slowing Down Your Practice


A Better Way To Onboard One of the biggest hesitations attorneys have when bringing on a virtual paralegal or an International Licensed Attorney (ILA) is onboarding. Not because they don’t… Read More arrow

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What Happens If A Virtual Paralegal Or ILA Isn’t The Right Fit?


If Your Help Isn’t The Right Fit One concern that comes up from time to time is: “What if I bring someone on, and it just doesn’t work out?” It’s… Read More arrow

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5 Ways Organization Retrains The Brain


It seems like every new productivity app, social networking platform, and office software package strives to do two things and do them well: keep the layout intuitive and make productivity… Read More arrow

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What To Focus On: And What To Let Go


While there are plenty of articles out there geared toward helping you focus better, many attorneys are already familiar with methods to help you hone in and grind away at… Read More arrow

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Does Delegation Have Mental Health Benefits?


Delegation has developed some unfortunate connotations in corporate and other white-collar circles. To some, it brings to mind the irritating, coffee-slurping boss of Office Space. To others, it brings to… Read More arrow

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Working With Your ILA: Why To Onboard And How To See Superior Results


The real work that drives your firm is work that moves cases forward, wins for your clients, and is billable. So how can you devote the most time possible to… Read More arrow

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Time-Blocking For Trials: A Structural Approach To Undivided Attention


The sheer number of productivity methods out there can be staggering. Some have been around a while, like the Pomodoro Method. Others are more recent, though many of these newer… Read More arrow

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Top 10 Ways To Support Your Paralegal


Stress, Expectations, And Reality Many bright, ambitious young people get into paralegal work due to an interest in justice, the law, and a better understanding of how our country’s social… Read More arrow