Lawyer Time Management

undated planners
Best Undated Planners for Lawyers

Analog Attorney | Some people organize better without dated pages. All we need is blank paper, a ruler and a vague idea.

Bull Garlington - February 5, 2025
time management for lawyers
Lawyer Time Management: Four Productivity Building Blocks of Effective Lawyers

Many lawyers fail to structure their days in a manner that allows them to manage the day’s distractions and get important work done early, rather than late at night. And it’s a big problem: There’s probably no bigger contributor to your ...

Jay Harrington - December 18, 2024
What is a Legal Assistant
What is a Legal Assistant and How Can They help lawyers

How can a legal assistant prevent backlogs and priority conflicts in you law firm? Find out how they keep your law office running smoothly so attorneys can focus on practicing law. If you share a legal administrative assistant with two or more ...

Deborah Savadra - November 28, 2024
microsoft word hotkeys
Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts: Handy Keyboard Tricks

One way to increasing your efficiency is to learn a few handy Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts. So you can format as your fingers fly. One sure way to save time in Microsoft Word (in addition to letting Word fix your typos) is to keep your ...

Deborah Savadra - October 14, 2024
lawyer burnout
Lawyer Burnout: Why Are You at the Office Until 10 p.m.?

You can’t burn the candle at both ends. It’s unsustainable. To be a better lawyer — and prevent lawyer burnout — start your day with a sprint. The early days of my legal career at a big firm involved lots of late nights at the ...

Jay Harrington - October 10, 2024
keyboard and one minute stopwatch legal editing
Regain Control Over Your Workday in One Minute

Ivy Grey | It may surprise you to learn that one minute can mean the difference between successfully completing two tasks or fumbling them both.

Ivy Grey - October 3, 2024
procrastination tips
10 Procrastination Hacks for Lawyers Who Want to Get More Done

Ninety-five percent of us procrastinate. That's what professor Piers Steel reported in his book "The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done." So, the question isn't whether we procrastinate. The ...

Paul H. Burton - September 29, 2024
Outsourcing Legal Research
Outsourcing Legal Research and Brief Writing

Lisa Solomon outlines five useful things to know about hiring freelance lawyers for legal research and brief writing.

Lisa Solomon - September 24, 2024
attorney productivity
Attorney Productivity Tips: 5 Tips That Helped Me Get My Head Back Above Water

Jay Harrington | I experimented with all kinds of productivity “hacks” and most were more trouble than they were worth.

Jay Harrington - September 20, 2024
Run Your Firm on a Legal Pad
Run Your Practice More Mindfully on the Best Legal Pads

A legal pad makes an excellent coaster — and, yes, you’re using one to level your desk right now. Can it help run your firm? Sam Walton turned a five-and-dime into the Walmart empire using little more than business savvy and a legal pad. His ...

Bull Garlington - September 12, 2024
envelope

Welcome to Attorney at Work!

       

Sign up for our free newsletter.

x

All fields are required. By signing up, you are opting in to Attorney at Work's free practice tips newsletter and occasional emails with news and offers. By using this service, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions and have read and understand our Privacy Policy.