Technology is there to make things easier, not harder. That’s why you need an IT partner that can support your technology while you focus on your business. Law firms are no different. Successful firms know that their time is best served helping their clients. With the average bill rate of $300+ per hour for Lawyers in Austin, Texas, firms without an IT partner that handle IT issues on their own are severely hurting their business
Why Law Firms Need Managed Services
l In a previous blog post we talked about how technology helps the healthcare industry. This week we want to discuss how it helps legal firms succeed!
Client Confidentiality
Client information is extremely important in the legal industry. As a law firm, you are handling very personal data for your clients. You have phone records, birth certificates, tax records, and so much more. Your clients trust that you will keep their records safe as you handle their case. ITC can help! We can encrypt your emails and your data so everything stays secured.
Attorney on the Go
Just like real estate agents, attorneys are always working on the go. Having the right equipment that can help you stay connected can go a long way. We can help set you up with a secured tablet so you can answer emails and review documents no matter where you are. We can also help set up a system at your home so you don’t have to worry there either. An attorney should always be available to his or her clients, and we can help ensure you always are!
Case Management
It goes without saying that technology has made it easier for every industry to function, especially for law firms. How terrible would it be if you had to wait for someone to submit physical documents in person before continuing a case? The transfer of information online has helped the legal industry advance tremendously. This is why we can help establish your office online network so you can always access or send the files need no matter where you are.
Office Connectivity
This ties in to the topic above. Having your team always connected ensures every case is handled appropriately at all times. If you need to send something to a colleague you can do so without any troubles. We ensure your team has the right tools to connect to everyone else so you can work more effectively together.
Legal Apps
Have you heard the saying “There’s an app for that”. Did you know there’s an app where you can get documents notarized without having to drive anywhere or have anyone come to you? These are the types of ads that attorneys and their clients should be using! What about an app called FastCase that has the entire American law library in its archives? Our team can help find these apps for you. We can see which ones can benefit your office and can help set your team up so they are better prepared when they are not working at the office.
Like we mentioned at the beginning, technology is there to make things easier. That’s why we are always keeping up with the best technology for your legal firm. Wouldn’t it be great to eliminate all your IT issues and get your office setup for success? Call or visit us today to schedule a free IT analysis to get that process started!