The Legal Up blog

Prior to COVID-19, the legal industry in particular was a very different place. Of course, when the pandemic hit, all sorts of pundits offered dire predictions about how the legal industry would (or would not) be able to cope with isolation-based operations.

You’re crushing it in legal support, and now you’re wondering: what’s next? Choosing the right paralegal career path for you is an important part of your personal journey.

Paralegals, it’s time to update your resume. Even if you’re not looking for a job right now, it’s always a good idea to keep your CV up-to-date and ready, just in case.

We are all operating in an increasingly digital world, legal professionals included, and we all need to watch out for cybersecurity breaches.

Clio is an extremely popular legal software that handles numerous functions for law firms of all sizes. Users love how easy it is to manage cases and run a law firm all from one place.

When the prosecution collects evidence for a case, a defendant’s internet search history is almost surely on the list of things to review. It’s wise to talk to your clients about their Google searches up front.

Did you know that roughly one-third of employees report having been romantically linked to a coworker at one time or another? Office romances are always risky, but they can be particularly tricky within a law firm. After all, no one knows the potential legal consequences of a workplace relationship ...

Why bother identifying your ideal client? It seems like a lot of work, and if you’re a growing firm, you probably have times when you’re happy to take any business you can get.

Many small law firms utilize Smokeball as their legal practice management software, helping them to streamline their operations and focus on outstanding legal work. If you use it, you already know how powerful it can be.

LEAP legal software is a productivity solution widely used by growing law firms.