Systems & Technology

Systems and Technology have dramatically improved the way law firms do business. With the right tools the efficiency factor increases by streamlining document management, research, client profiles, timekeeping, etc. Almost everything you need to succeed as a small legal firm can be related to the systems and technology available to you.

Legal Works Consulting can solve that issue by bringing the most innovative systems and technology into your firm. Our Technology Team will equip your office with the necessary solutions that keep your firm running smoothly from day one. This includes purchasing and setting up computers, installing the proper software, seeking out the best security and backup protection, etc.
    EQUIPMENT:
    Our Technology Team can recommend and purchase the best laptop and personal computer equipment for your firm. We will also manage the installation of DSL or VOIP connections so you can have immediate and consistent Internet access with the provider of your choice. All computers will have Microsoft Office X installed. Furthermore, we will install the appropriate accounting, legal, and research software on assigned computers.

    It’s important that your core legal team is communicating at all times so a reliable phone plan is worth investing in. We can find the corporate phone plan for your firm’s operating style, including the latest in Treo-Palm One cell phones, pda’s, blackberries, and wireless in-house connections.

    SECURITY:
    Your firm will rely on the technology you use on a daily basis. Because most of the production and management will include the use of computer equipment, it is vital that all of your systems are protected with the proper security system and back up networks. Our Technology Team is well versed in the many different options of security available and will choose the right option for your firm.

    RESEARCH:
    Our Tech Team will provide you with the best in online searchable databases by negotiating contracts with the legal search options of your choice including Lexis Nexis and Westlaw. We will also provide you with other online search options preferable to your practice area.

“According to the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center's most recent survey, 70.5 percent of attorneys in offices with two to nine attorneys use desktops as their primary computer. The figure is higher -- 78.6 percent -- for offices with 10 to 49 attorneys.
– Ann Sherman, Small Firm Business


“Technology continues to ease the dependence on human resources, and makes the staff we do have more efficient in their duties as well? At the same time, technology has also made it possible for us to access staffing resources in some non-traditional, but more efficient ways.”
- Lawyerlounge.com