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In the legal profession, where time is quite literally money, and productivity and efficiency are paramount, an alarming gap persists between hours worked and hours billed. RBS’ Legal Benchmarking Report from 2019 found that the average full-time solicitor records only around 1,000 chargeable hours annually, despite The Guardian’s reporting that many lawyers work far beyond the traditional nine-to-five, often late into the night and across weekends.

Every solicitor and fee earner will experience periods of heavy caseloads during their career. This is part of the profession. At times, workloads can feel as though they are closing in from every side.

Every legal professional carries an internal voice that often goes unnoticed. It is the quiet critic that questions your decisions, urges...

rgency is a word you hear often in legal practice. A client needs a contract reviewed right away. A partner wants a letter drafted before lunch. An email lands in your inbox with “URGENT” in the subject line. Sometimes it really is urgent. Court deadlines, last-minute negotiations or risk-sensitive matters require fast responses. But many times it is not.

In legal practice, precision is essential. But have you ever asked yourself whether the time you spend polishing a draft, rewording an email or checking formatting is always time well spent?

In this blog post, we look at how law firms and barristers select a reliable legal transcription provider.

In this blog we look at the options available for legal practices to cover when legal secretaries or typists are on holiday over the summer period.

In this blog post, we look at why legal podcasters should be recycling their content as LinkedIn Articles.

Discover how timeboxing can boost productivity in law firms. Learn how lawyers can manage tasks efficiently, reduce stress, and improve work-life balance. Find out how legal transcription services from OutSec Legal can save you time and money.

In an increasingly digital world where everything from your finances to your fridge can be connected to the internet, the humble password...

In this blog post we look at ways in which you can boost your legal podcast's reach.

In this blog post we look at why legal leaders need to know when to disconnect.

In this blog post we look at how culture can shape legal practices and improve productivity.

In this blog post we look at some useful productivity hacks for legal professionals.

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In this blog post we look at how Microsoft Word Document Specialists can optimise legal document production.

In law firms, organisational silos can significantly hinder communication and collaboration. These silos create barriers that prevent the...

In this blog post, we ask the question do you need legal typists this Easter?

In this blog post, we look at our top legal dictation tips that all Solicitors should know.

In this blog post, we ask Vanessa Ugatti on how law firm's can charge their true worth.