Though a lot of law firms and corporate legal departments have used contract attorneys over the past few years, too many lawyers are unclear about how to use this valuable resource to strengthen their practice and leverage their resources. Taking advantage of this powerful tool can bring a boost to your bottom line or extend an already tight budget. This article will help answer your remaining questions.
In the off chance that you haven’t seen turnover in your firm or practice recently, you should know that the market for talented and experienced paralegals and legal assistants is very tight.
Law firms are finding flexible contract attorneys and legal support staff to be highly effective as firms are under pressure to grow revenues despite a highly competitive environment and the drive for more profits to the bottom line said John Lassiter, President of Carolina Legal Staffing in a one-on-one interview with NC Triangle Attorney at Law Magazine publisher Bob Friedman.