Five Checklists for Increasing Efficiency

By Julie Chambers, Chambers Law Office LLC 

Running a small law firm can be exciting and fulfilling, but also time consuming and stressful. One of the best ways to streamline your practice and make sure that all of your I’s are dotted and T’s are crossed is to use checklists. It may seem intuitive, but sitting down to review your procedures, even as a solo with no staff, can be helpful. A few of the most important aspects of running a successful practice include client intake, managing finances (including IOLTA accounts) and closing files. This article reviews some helpful tips to create more efficient procedures to manage your practice, and it even provides a few sample checklists to get you started!

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