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You finally made the big jump to starting your own law firm. Congratulations. This is a huge step and responsibility. Starting a law firm takes a lot of work and you may find yourself doing it all. Calling clients, returning clients calls, responding to emails, trying to keep your calendar up to date with court procedures. Did we mention keeping up with social media presence? I know in the beginning, it’s exciting and fun and you’re more than capable of handling it. However, your practice is growing and those small mundane tasks are beginning to drain you. It may even cause issues in your personal life. Take a look at five reasons why you should hire an operations manager.
I know what you are thinking, “I can’t afford to hire full-time help”. Hiring a LOM may be more cost-efficient than you think. Ask if they offer hourly packages. For instance, you only have an extra $500 to spend on extra help? Hire a VA for 10 hours a month at $50.00 per hour. This way you pay for what you can afford, you don’t have to worry about paying for benefits. They’re no long term contracts. You can delegate the task you want to your LOM over the 30 days, and concentrate more on billable hours.
Automation and Streamline
Utilizing a Legal Operations Manager is great for assisting with your firm’s operations. A LOM can help you streamline client intake, automate systems of your firm and create processes, policies, and procedures . All while you concentrate on the bigger picture which is building your clientele. Need help with building your website, or need someone who can create and maintain a social media campaign? Many LOM’s can implement and manage your firm’s online presence for you. Which brings me to my next topic.
Marketing
Branding is so important nowadays. Social Media presence is a must to keep your business thriving. From Facebook ads to Instagram you want your company to be in the know. You can be onepost away from landing your next client. Having a strong Social Media presence takes strategy and Legal Ops Managers are well equipped with the latest trends in today’s ever changing legal landscape.
Growth
As your firm grows you can add more staff to help you manage your practice. You may find yourself adding more trial dates to your calendar, more motions to file, and more potential clients calling to inquire about your services. A Legal Operations Manager can help you hire and train staff. Hire an Ops Manager to research, manage, and assist with operating your business. Depending on the person’s specialty they can focus on inefficiencies in your company and streamline policy and procedures that will enable your business to run smoothly and increase productivity.
Work-Life Balance
Listen, there are only 24 hours in a day. You have a life outside your practice and you need to rest now and then. An Ops Manager can save you a lot of time, money and let’s face it headaches. It’s the weekend. Maybe you want to catch up with friends, spend more time with your family, relax and read a good book. You remembered the bookkeeping needs to be done. You have some social media posts that need to be scheduled. A Legal Ops Manager can make sure that these tasks are delegated properly in order for you to maintain peace of mind.
Does hiring a Legal Operations Manager sound right for you and your practice? Remember, before hiring a LOM evaluate what your needs are first and hire the right Ops Manager who will provide your desired results. Enjoy being the boss and let a Legal Operations Manager handle the back end of your office.
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