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Due to COVID-19 and the rise of remote working, law firms and all other established businesses have had to change the way they get work done.

This includes how they manage interns. How you approach managing an intern remotely is a lot more different that managing an intern when you can see them every day in the office.

Just because you won’t be working in person with your intern, they can still get the full work experience without actually being at the firm. Here is how you can manage your legal intern from afar.

If you’re trying something new, it’s always beneficial to research something about it before beforehand, rather than just jumping into it blind.

This is true whether it’s picking up an instrument, cooking, or trying a new sport, like tennis or golf. In this case, if your firm isn’t utilizing legal marketing in order to get new clients, it’s a good idea to understand it before you sign up for it.

That way there aren’t any surprises when you first start utilizing their services. Here are some things you should know about legal marketing before you try it.

Whether your firm is large or small, having effective communication in the workplace is imperative to having a firm that is running smoothly. Friendships and relationships cannot be sustained without open communication and the same should go with your law firm.

When you communicate with others effectively in your firm, whether you are a partner, paralegal or intake staff member, it’ll help encourage a healthy working environment, as well as eliminating misunderstandings. Here are the best ways to communicate effectively in the office.

If you have the opportunity to attend a work conference, you should definitely take advantage of it. First of all, it is a nice change of pace from your normal 9 to 5, but there are numerous other reasons why you should attend one.

Conferences allow you to learn more about your industry and to help find solutions to problems that you may be facing.

Besides new business ideas, conferences are great for networking with others in your profession. Networking allows you to find fresh ideas, get career advice and support, and developing long lasting personal relationships.

Having quality content on your law firm’s website will help set you apart from other firms in your area of practice. The content on your website will be able to help you make a good first impression for potential clients looking for help.

You want to make sure the content that is on your website will help show people what your firm stands for and how you can help. The thing is, finding the time to write quality content for your website can be hard to juggle on top of your caseload.

At the heart of any law firm are those in charge of intake. They are the ones responsible for reaching out to potential claimants and making sure that the lawyers handling the cases have most important and up to date information regarding their claim.

Firms that take in a lot of leads often outsource their intake system to call centers. The thing about using call centers for your business are that there are a lot of pros and cons for using them. Let’s start with the positives:

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