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Paralegal Utilization 2008: Strategies to Improve Your Bottom Line
May 29, 2008 at 02:00PM ET
The effective use of paralegals can produce substantial bottom line benefits. One recent assessment suggests that a skilled paralegal should be able to bill three to four times their direct costs—and produce a substantial profit for their firm. However, many law firms struggle to find ways to utilize paralegals effectively—despite the obvious benefits. This interactive seminar will show you how. Paralegals, always an indispensable part of the legal services team, are coming under increased scrutiny today as law firms look for ways to better leverage their skills and talent. The uncertain economic climate makes fine-tuning paralegal utilization even more critical then ever. And why not? Leading firms realize that for much less compensation, a well-trained paralegal can do the routine work once completed by an associate—without the expectation of someday becoming a partner. As a result, demand for paralegals with expertise and certifications (especially in litigation, real estate, intellectual property, and other key practice areas) is particularly hot, according to one new industry report. Some firms are offering their prospective paralegals signing bonuses, enhanced vacation packages, and other perks previously reserved for attorney hires. Join IOMA and our law firm management experts in this invaluable audio program that will explore how your firm can better leverage the use of your firm’s paralegals. In just 90 minutes, you’ll walk away with strategies on how to: - Enhance legal assistant utilization and improve firm profits
- Create a paralegal utilization model that works for your law firm
- Improve paralegal efficiencies to ease concerns raised by cost-conscious clients
- Model your firm’s approach based on tested insights provided by our law firm and consulting industry experts—and more!
FEATURED FACULTY Arthur Greene
Principal, Boyer Greene, LLC Arthur G. Greene is a Principal of Boyer Greene, LLC, a law firm consulting organization with offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Bedford, New Hampshire, USA.Following a successful career as a practicing lawyer, including the position of managing partner of a 70 lawyer firm, Arthur has turned his professional focus to consulting. In recent years, his consulting practice has included profitability studies, revenue enhancement, firm audits, strategic planning, governance, succession planning, compensation plans, alternative billing methods, and other aspects of maintaining a healthy firm. He is a trained mediator and is a member of the New Hampshire Bar and has been admitted to practice in the Federal Courts for the District of New Hampshire, the District of Maine and the First Circuit Court of Appeals. He has lectured, conducted workshops and authored articles and books on a variety of law firm issues, including Trends in the Profession, Leveraging with Legal Assistants, and Creating and Organizing Effective Practice Groups. Annmarie Simeone
Partner, Norris McLaughlin & Marcus A member of the firm Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, Annmarie Simeone concentrates her practice on labor & employment litigation, breach of contract actions and business torts. She has a wide range of experience in labor & employment litigation in both federal and state courts, primarily defending management in discrimination and sexual harassment claims, wrongful discharge suits, and claims brought under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, Americans With Disabilities Act, and a multitude of other civil rights and anti-discrimination laws. In addition, Annmarie is responsible for the supervision of the firm's paralegals including workload assignment, performance management and day to day management. Register today! Unable to attend? Order the CD now!
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