Achieving Work-Life Harmony in the Changing Legal Field: A Case Study for Attorneys and Paralegal Entrepreneurs

Work ~ Life balance

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In our last Blog New Generation of Legal Professionals women continue to outnumber men in law school, the upward trend of aging population, inflation, and the changing demographic of attorneys, as well as other other factors that have caused a paradigm shift of how work is done in the legal industry. Not only has there been a paradigm shift in the way work is done, but moreover, there has been a shift in our focus between our career path and personal lives.

The legal industry is no different, experiencing a changing environment in how work is done and services are provided, with an influx of younger, more progressive attorneys, more women becoming attorneys and many attorneys reaching the end of their careers. The solo and freelance attorney trend in the US is also on the rise, due to factors such as the popularity of flexible and remote work, the rise of technology and online legal resources, the growing demand for affordable legal services, and the desire for more autonomy and control over one's career. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 also caused a dramatic increase in people having to Restart and Reboot, and working remotely, resulting in a surge of new businesses and a change in focus toward work-life balance. This has motivated many to shift away from traditional employment by large institutions and become freelancers and start their own practices, redefining the legal profession in the new 'Knowledge - Creator Economy.'


CASE STUDIES

A Study of Working Parents and Caregivers in the Legal Field. Meet Lorena, Oscar, Stephanie, and Joe - successful paralegal, attorneys, and boutique law firm, who have navigated the art of balancing work and life. With a forward-thinking mindset, resilience, and the help of PrivyCounsel, a legal practice management portal, they've been able to streamline work processes, work from anywhere, and collaborate effectively with their colleagues and clients. Let's start by diving into Lorena's story.

JUGGLING Work-Family

Rise Above Circumstances: Embrace Change and Thrive

Lorena

Meet Lorena, a driven entrepreneur who never thought she would become a mother. Despite her lack of experience with children and initial doubts about her ability to care for a baby, Lorena and her husband decided to start a family. They were blessed with a baby girl, Olivia, and Lorena took leave from her job to care for her new child.

However, when her leave was up, Lorena found it emotionally difficult to return to work and leave her baby for up to 10 hours a day. She knew she needed a different solution to balance her role as a mother and her career.

In this case, Lorena decided to start her own paralegal business using PrivyCounsel, a practice management portal for lawyers. By working from home and hiring a part-time nanny to help during the day, Lorena was able to continue working in the legal field while also being able to spend more time with her daughter. She is grateful to be able to have this flexibility and balance the demands of motherhood and her career.

Lorena's story illustrates the challenges that many mothers face in balancing their professional and personal lives. However, it also highlights the benefits of starting a business and embracing technology by using PrivyCounsel. The portal allowed her to effectively manage her law office, communicate with clients, and streamline her workflow all while working from home. This allowed her to serve her clients better while also being able to spend more time with her family.

Lorena's experience shows that mothers can be successful in their careers while also being a dedicated and loving parent. It also shows that starting a business can be a viable option for achieving work-life balance and finding a career that fits with one's personal and family goals. By using the PrivyCounsel practice management portal, Lorena was able to find a solution that worked best for her and her family, proving that it's possible to have it all.

Lorena’s favorite feature is being able to communicate with clients directly on their portal, and eliminating the need for emails. Email trains can get confusing, especially when you have multiple with the same client, so having it all in one place is great. It's also helped me see the history of cases when I've come in mid-way.

Key TAKEAWAY

Lorena, a driven entrepreneur and new mother, faced the challenge of balancing her career and family. She decided to start her own paralegal business using PrivyCounsel, a practice management portal, which allowed her to work from home and spend more time with her daughter. With PrivyCounsel, she was able to effectively manage her law office, communicate with clients, and streamline her workflow. Lorena's experience highlights the challenges mothers face in balancing their professional and personal lives, but also shows that starting a business and embracing technology can lead to a successful career and work-life balance.

our next blog will dive into Oscar’s story

The case study focuses on Oscar, an attorney and primary caregiver, who successfully balances his responsibilities as a father, husband, attorney, and caregiver with the help of PrivyCounsel. The portal offers remote and mobile access and enhances collaboration with office staff. Oscar prioritizes his family and work-life balance through perseverance, time management, and prioritization. The technology of PrivyCounsel helps him streamline his workflow, access work remotely, and manage communication, collaboration, and document management in one place. Oscar's favorite feature of PrivyCounsel is the ability to centralize notes, appointments, tasks, and communications, and documents on the same page.

CASE STUDIES

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