Technology Used by/with Your Virtual Legal Assistant
I did an interview earlier this week for a law journal (will share more when I have a copy!) and one of the interview questions asked me what technical requirements are needed to ensure a good working setup for both the lawyer and the virtual legal assistant. This seemed like a great topic for a blog post to me, as I’m sure some lawyers, especially less techno-savvy ones, wonder if they could make a virtual arrangement work.
A virtual legal assistant has a lot of technology available to her, but as to what is NEEDED, I’d have to say not much. A fast internet connection and email access are pretty critical. A collaborative work space will be very useful, but depending on the security level needed, can be easy to set up. (google offers a free collaborative space – Google Sites). The best set-up would involve an encrypted workspace accessible by both the lawyer and assistant, such as the setup offered by Virtual Law Office Technology.
You don’t have to be virtually based yourself to use a virtual assistant though, many solo lawyers or small practices will benefit from extra assistance, maybe just during a large litigation file, for holiday coverage or on an ongoing basis of 20 or 30 hours a month.
So don’t let technology concerns stop you from getting some much needed assistance – contact us today!
Laurie Mapp, Owner Halo Secretarial Services Contact us for more information on virtual legal assistance!
>
Subscribe by RSS
