Thinking of going Solo? Learn how to reduce overhead costs by 85%

The recession has affected every industry including legal. Law firms have been laying off attorneys in record numbers leaving lawyers scrabbling to find work. Some are working temporary positions, working as paralegals and others are considering going solo. Attorneys who consider going solo are hesitant due to the start up and overhead costs of starting a law firm.

These attorneys may want to consider hiring a virtual paralegal. A Virtual Paralegal is a paralegal who is independently contracted by a lawyer or law firm to provide paralegal support services on an as needed basis with such services being supplied with the use of technology such as the internet, e-mail, fax and remote access systems (to name a few).

Virtual paralegals reduce the cost of overhead for lawyers and small businesses as there is no need for: training, employee insurance, benefits, superannuation, workers compensation, taxation, sick leave, personal leave, holiday leave, maternity leave, parental leave, coffee breaks or any other cost which is incurred with employing staff full-time or part-time.

With engaging the services of a virtual paralegal, you only pay for the time it takes to complete a task or specified assignment. A virtual paralegal can offer a very affordable alternative to the standard onsite employee and result in increased billable hours for lawyers. Virtual Paralegals have their own equipment which includes their own computer, internet connection, fax, dedicated telephone lines, printers, software and hardware to undertake their clients’ assignments.

Using a virtual paralegal is an economical way to keep your legal budget under control. If you want to learn more about virtual paralegals or virtual assistants visit:

CD&C Virtual Outsource Paralegal, http://www.virtualoutsourceparalegal.com/, The International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA), http://www.ivaa.org/ and Virtual Assistant Networking Association, http://www.vanetworking.com/.