Tag: Legal Accounting

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Attorneys discussing law firm chart of accounts and general ledger reports
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Law Firm Chart of Accounts and General Ledgers Made Easy

Managing a law firm chart of accounts and general ledgers involves numerous transactions, strict regulatory requirements, detailed reconciliation needs, and accurate financial reporting. However, the process doesn’t have to be as complex as it often seems. Let’s take a look at some practical advice and strategies to simplify the creation

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Attorneys using legal trust accounting software
Billing, Payments & Accounting

The Top Legal Trust Accounting Software 

When it comes to managing legal trusts, accuracy is non-negotiable. Specialized legal trust accounting software provides a distinct edge with its automation capabilities. It’s essential to recognize the importance of legal trust accounting software and its reputation for precision, which solidifies its position as one of the most reliable tools

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trust and IOLTA accounts
Billing, Payments & Accounting

When to Use Client Trust Accounts vs. IOLTA

The ethical management of client funds is a pivotal responsibility that falls on the shoulders of lawyers. Two key instruments that lawyers use to manage these funds are client trust accounts and Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTAs).

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Matter Management

What Law Firm Technology Do You Really Need?

Law firm technology can be…overwhelming. It’s hard to know just what capabilities your firm needs versus ones that aren’t high priority. Let’s break down the features of law firm technology and highlight the essentials that can revolutionize your practice.

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Lawyer utilizing law firm expense tracking software
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Top Reasons to Move Your Law Firm Expense Tracking Out of Excel

While Excel is great at data organization and basic calculations, software reporting and analytics tools designed specifically for law firms make it far easier to analyze each case’s profitability while tracking expenses and identifying areas where you can cut costs or improve efficiency.

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attorney using legal workflow automation
Law Firm Operations

How To Implement Legal Workflow Automation At Your Firm

Implementing legal workflow automation eliminates the time burden of manual task completion and promotes consistency. Task management and tracking become more effective, compliance and risk mitigation are improved, client satisfaction is enhanced through streamlined processes and transparency, and data analysis and reporting provide valuable insights. It brings efficiency, standardization, and

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successful law firm growth
Law Firm Operations

How to Make Taking Retainer Payments Easy

CARET Legal now makes taking retainer payments easier than ever with retainer payment links. This feature increases your firm’s cashflow by simplifying client payment interactions and getting you paid faster, and it saves the firm time with a more simple and more secure billing process.

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