Whether resident, as the paper documents in a client-redwell or as electronic files in a computer, the process of its creation has changed little over time - a kind of are. In fact, together with dictation, typing was a business foothold not only legal, but corporate America for decades.
Until the 1970s, the dictation to transcription in general, a secretary sitting in the same room with her "boss", physically writing every word you spoke in a shorthand notebook. After this deadline, task, they would then travel to her desk and typewriter and transferred to notes like a first draft. The lawyer would revisions by hand and the document would be retyped from scratch on a new sheet of paper until the final - if it has been entered for the last time from the ground up letterhead, usually with several carbon copies. I am sure that anyone who was in the PC era has not even imagine the input of the same base document, and more - but that was how it was!
In the late 1970s, the introduction of two office automation dramatically improves the document generation: the cassette recorder and the electric word processor.
Instead of binding a secretary for the hours, a tape recorder allows attorneys to dictate to a tape, then to their secretary for the transfer of their entire day or, for larger documents, the company the word department. With the introduction of the recorded dictation, law firm productivity rose! Secretariat of the mobile phones and could answer with administrative tasks, as transcribed and lawyers enjoy the new freedom to be able to "work" regardless of their secretary and office - as long as their portable recorder, batteries and tapes fresh produce and they could have the " work "done.
The next improvement of the procedures or electric word processors, removed the double entry of the working documents on typewriters and law firms, this "new fangled" with open arms. Leading the way was the Corel WordPerfect ® was developed specifically for law firms and DOS, Windows, and long before the far inferior (IMHO) Microsoft ® Word was even a thought. To this day, the WordPerfect fkey functions remain deep in my memory and it's Reveal Codes feature make it an "intuitive" use for most beginners.
The next improvement to the document generation will no doubt be making the jump from analogue to digital dictation and options, which are then available.
Hard to imagine, but a relatively minor changes, such as the work of dictators, the amount of benefits for all - from the ability of dictators to work from any Internet connection or telephone, to the ability of HR personnel to track and monitor the actual in work in a company, the flexibility to send files "in house" or to reduce costs, to a transcription or Virtual Assistant.
It is true that in today's world, many lawyers draft their work during the session behind their keyboards, when a lawyer is very good with computers and can be a decent rate on all fingers (ok, 8 is ok too!), Then by cutting and pasting from previous documents, and other software enhancements, this method of document creation can be an efficient use of time. However, all attorneys' time is normally chargeable, the argument could be that less than competent lawyers by not draft Keyboarding, otherwise the end customers are charged for administrative functions to the attorney's records. Must also keep in mind to obtain meta-data (the hidden information in the documents) when cutting and pasting.
Just as music and video have evolved from "bands", so dictation is. The dictation / transcription is still the best way to work and upgrade to digital is inevitable. Word on the street (also known as Legal Tech NY) is that the transmission of analog machines will soon be in short supply, then the small bands will increase in price. If you see that you know nearer the time to examine digital devices. Even if your current equipment breaks, really consider an upgrade to digital. Everyone in your company like to flip the switch - even from you.
My recommendation is to add products from Olympus ordered by Bret Williams www.novuscript.com. Olympus Bret is an authorized dealer, is happy to provide preferential prices and free shipping on orders over $ 200 just for the "LegalTypist". ;)
While I try to play according to the motto dear ol 'mother instilled in me as I was growing up: "If you do not have something nice to say ... do not say what at all:" I can feel caution would be to upgrade from Sony ® products. I have nothing but trouble with their own file types and dictators, its buttons and functions are almost impossible to understand. In comparison, the same hand Associate Olympus DS3000 is in a position to digital dictation and process files with very little effort. For the Hard Core partners who really resist change, I recommend the Olympus DS4000, as it is the only digital recorder on the market with a slide switch - so it feels like a band, but without the band!
Andrea Cannavina, CEO of LegalTypist, Inc., http://www.legaltypist.com provides digital dictation and transcription solutions first drafts for lawyers, law firms, and those who work with the legal industry. Andrea EthicsChecked is a Master Virtual Assistant with over 15 years of legal administrative experience. LegalTypist opened its virtual doors in April 2001 and has supported dozens of companies and enterprises with the implementation and configuration of customized digital workflow.
For a free copy of Andrea is a 20 minutes podcast - Digital Dictation 101, send an E-Mail-podcast@legaltypist.com.
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