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Going solo: 3 quick ways to jumpstart your own legal practice

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You’ll also need to buy computers, printers, phones, a scanner, dictation recorders, legal software, and client relationship management software. Then there are marketing and advertising costs…oh, and don’t forget paralegal and receptionist salaries! To learn the details, check out Clio’s key benefits for your firm! #3:

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Guide to legal outsourcing: What solo lawyers and small firms should know

Ruby

Writing briefs, communicating with clients, generating leads, conducting research, preparing for deposition, marketing services—an attorney’s list of tasks goes on and on. That’s where legal outsourcing comes in. That’s where legal outsourcing comes in. What is legal outsourcing, and why should you consider it?

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‘Bait and switch’ jobs are surprisingly common. Here’s what to do if it happens to you

Work Life

Corporate lawyer Jessica thought she’d landed her dream job as the lead legal counsel at a tech startup, with the exciting opportunity to grow her career quickly. She wasn’t able to give any legal advice, which is what she’d been told initially was the focus of her role. Yet as soon as she started, the dream unraveled. “I

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Algorithms control workers. Here is one example how

Work Life

In the early 2000s, for example, a computer scientist in Singapore could more easily work remotely for US-based organizations because they could communicate on project requirements and necessary changes that arose during a project. Such communication, enabled by emerging technologies, is essential for complex, knowledge-intensive work.

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Want To Be a Freelancer? Here’s How to Get Started

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Because freelancers work with multiple clients, they have to be skilled communicators—whether they’re meeting in person, discussing a project over the phone or clarifying expectations via email. This requires the ability to break down projects into smaller tasks, track a project’s progress and meet deadlines.

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An ultimate guide to supporting your colleague with hearing loss

Work Life

Having an office environment where everyone can hear and communicate clearly, goes to the health of the company,” says audiologist Heather Malyuk. An organization with good communication—including hearing—is one where everyone is on a level playing field. And a healthy company is one where people are more productive and happier.”

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Protect Yourself from Unpaid Invoices: What Every Freelancer Needs to Know

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“[The campaign] supports the Union’s advocacy efforts, including the push for Freelance Isn’t Free laws that mandate written contracts and timely payment and provide legal recourse for unpaid work,” he adds. “If Exceptionally long wait times 14 months is the longest I have waited to be paid for freelance journalism work.