the english patent
One possibility, a legal assistant may be absolutely essential to her boss to help him keep his billable time. Sounds strange, does not it, that someone would have an attorney of billable time. It will be lost.
Let me explain.
At the beginning of the workday, a paralegal or legal secretary checks her boss' calendar. " It is filled with activities such as:
1. Court appearances;
2. Deposits;
3. Seminars / Consulting;
4. Placements;
5. Telephone conferences;
6. Continuing Legal Education seminars and
7. Appointments.
There are also unwritten article, fill out the remainder of a lawyer of the day, including the time for:
1. Research;
2. Dictate correspondence and pleadings and
3. Already calls.
It seems fairly clear. How does billable time lost if it is so obvious?
Busy lawyers are just that - occupied. For them to cover the hearings, based on a court at the request of hours Docket. You may also have been asked on the way out the door, the stand-in for another lawyer of the movements. If the court is not comfortable spot, it's time to ride, the billing. The results may be reimbursable. Some work during drive time, in the form of dictation or telephone calls. He could be a quick detour to an accident scene that the focus of the website in another case. Once in court and while waiting for cases to be by the judge, there is a possibility to discuss settlement (the case, or an entirely different) with another lawyer.
Motion hours running. The lawyer is back in the office only in relation to a client consultation, to be stronger than originally detailed. In between meetings, calls returned Rapid Fire. More dictation. A senior partner has a major research project to attorneys who are now wondering, in this sentence, if you will be able, from the office from 7:00 clock for his daughter birthday dinner.
You begin to see how billable time could be lost in the shuffle?
Even the most organized lawyer needs help in the collection of billable time. Rush in a day, not recording a call, and for a moment forget that the settlement talks to opposing attorneys at the request of hours loss of earning capacity. The loss of many blank entries in the course of the year, to a large influence on the income of a company.
Diligent legal assistants remain on their bosses' activities. You are in contact with their lawyers during the day, in person or via telephone and e-mail. Small memories to billable events are very welcome and appreciated.
Help your career by your boss' career. He will thank you.
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Laura McDonald is a paralegal, by Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, PLLC is a member of the NFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations). She has experience in the areas of personal injury, civil litigation, family, environmental and corporate law, real estate and bankruptcy.
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