The internet has become an integral part of our work, entertainment, and interactions with others. But last time you typed in a web address to access your email or social media of choice, did you think about how it all works? The web browser and applications you rely on daily impacts your speed, security, and overall experience—perhaps more than you know.
There are many benefits to becoming your own boss. Obviously, the potential for a higher income and not answering to higher ups are top of the list. You can decide what clients you take on, choose to specify in a certain area of the law, set your prices how you want, and you can build something from the ground up based on your values.
All that said, there are some changes you can expect when starting your own law firm. Once you take the leap, you’re no longer just a lawyer. You’re a business owner first and foremost. Which means your job now comes with all the business operations and tasks that keep your doors open (yes, that means business plans, cash flow forecasts, accounting and more!). You won’t be able to “just practice the law” anymore, and the growth of your law firm lies at your feet.
Woodpecker is thrilled to announce its new direct integration with MyCase, the leading legal case management software. MyCase was built specifically to support the workflows of law firms, and its user-friendly design is driven by the insights and feedback from the people who use MyCase daily. This new integration gives Woodpecker customers, who are also using MyCase, the ability to create client documents right in MyCase using Woodpecker templates and MyCase client data.
Legal document automation is a system or workflow that helps create electronic documents using data already collected. It is used to speed up the drafting process, so you can focus on activities that move the needle, reduce margin for human error, and maintain/increase profit margins.
In this essential guide, we’re going to walk you through what document automation is, the benefits for law firms like yours, how to choose the right software for you, and how to ensure the implementation is a success.
Many lawyers liken client interviews to a first date. Using the same analogy, in today's digital first world, you could compare a client interview form to an online dating profile. The interview form gives you information about a potential client before you meet them, and forms part of your intake process. It allows you to screen leads to see if they’re a good fit for your services, and ensure there are no conflicts.
In this article, we discuss the importance of high-quality interview form templates, how you can use them to streamline your client intake process, and what questions you should ask to enhance the customer experience.
We’ve yet to meet an attorney who finds that they have enough hours in the day. We also haven’t met an attorney who isn’t using Microsoft Office. Unfortunately, we’ve also yet to meet an attorney who uses the power of Office to its fullest extent and to their best advantage. In fact, many attorneys seem caught up in using Office in ways that hold them back. So, this is not an article about things to do in Office, but about things to stop doing.
We started Woodpecker because we believed that we had a revolutionary way to make it easier to create & draft documents, especially routine, repetitive documents. What we found were an awful lot of big, complicated solutions to what seemed to be simple problems. For the aspects of document assembly that Woodpecker is focused on, we’ve only seen systems that are big and even bigger.
Starting up your own law office can seem scary, especially since it means you need to take care of all of those basic office functions that somebody else always handled. We’re going to show you how you can take care of business with all of the technology you’ll need, starting with how NOT to buy a fax machine.
One final lesson from the Clio 2017 Legal Trends Report: stop wasting time with technology. Yes, we know that that sounds like an odd thing for a technology company to say! But the Report shows lawyers spending far too much time on not just administrative tasks, but on “configuring technology.” You need technology that doesn’t need configuration - and that can help you with those admin tasks. Learn how Woodpecker fits the bill for both of those goals.
Manually producing paperwork is not only inefficient and error-prone—it prevents your firm from competing in the evolving legal marketplace. Whether you invest in a comprehensive document management system or opt for low-cost solution like Woodpecker, there are numerous reasons to standardize your legal documents with smart templates.
We work hard to ensure that we provide our users with the best legal document automation tool that we possibly can, and folks are taking notice! Zapier, has named Woodpecker the best free Microsoft Office add-in, and we're beyond excited to see that our efforts are getting attention.
Any litigator knows that one of the most tedious parts of the job is getting court pleadings right. Let Woodpecker handle the process for you!
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Sometimes it can feel like you aren't following the same guidance that you suggest to your clients when it comes to productivity and operational effectiveness. Check out these simple things you can do to get your firm back on track.
Consultants are constantly intent on increasing their overall productivity throughout the workday. Check out our curated collection of productivity tools that are sure to save the modern consultant both time and money.
