Are you looking to increase your law firm’s profits and have more time to do the things you love by hiring a freelance paralegal? Below are some tips to assist you in hiring the right paralegal for your firm.
Clearly Establish Expectations
Make a list of exactly what you’re looking for in a freelance paralegal. Take the time to think this through in detail. It is important to be picky and write down exactly what you’re looking for in a paralegal. This will ensure greater success in your working relationship from the beginning.
Seek a Candidate with Legal Experience
Hiring a freelance paralegal that has experience in your area of law will bring a new efficiency to your practice you haven’t seen before.
It’s important to remember that teamwork in a virtual environment will not be perfect overnight. However, once that efficient flow is established, it will turn your practice into a productive well-oiled machine.
Pay Attention to Communication Skills
All successful relationships require effective communication. Look for a freelance paralegal that over communicates. When working virtually co-workers do not have the ability to catch up in the hallway to discuss a file. Effective communication from the beginning is imperative. Pay attention early on to:
- Do they send follow-up emails confirming your verbal communications?
- Do they send a confirmation email that they received a calendar notification?
- Do they follow-up with you if you haven’t responded within 24 hours?
Do they have Professional Liability Insurance?
It’s important to carry professional liability insurance. This is an additional level of promise to you that the paralegal you hire is professional. Hire a professional paralegal in Lancaster that takes their work as serious as you do.
If you are interested in finding out more about me, please schedule a call using my calendar here so that we may discuss your specific needs.
Wendy
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
