Legal Support Law Office Management

Question 1

What is a 'docket' in a law office?

Accepted Answer

A calendar system tracking deadlines and court dates for all active cases

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The list of cases on a court's schedule

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A log of attorney time entries

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A record of client payments

Question 2

What is a 'tickler system' in legal office management?

Accepted Answer

A reminder system that alerts staff to upcoming deadlines

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A method for tracking billable hours

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A system for routing client calls

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A document indexing system

Question 3

What is 'time-keeping' software used for in a law firm?

Accepted Answer

Recording billable hours for client billing and attorney productivity tracking

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Scheduling attorney court appearances

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Managing client contact information

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Tracking case statute of limitations

Question 4

What is a 'matter number' in law office practice?

Accepted Answer

A unique identifier assigned to each client case or legal matter

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A court case number assigned at filing

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The attorney's bar admission number

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The client's account number for billing

Question 5

What does 'conflicts of interest check' involve in a new client intake?

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Searching firm records to ensure the new client doesn't conflict with existing clients

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Checking the potential client's credit history

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Verifying the opposing party's identity

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Confirming the client's legal eligibility to sue

Question 6

What is 'trust accounting' software used for in a law firm?

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Managing client funds held in IOLTA and other trust accounts separately from firm funds

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Investing the firm's retained earnings

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Tracking attorney compensation

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Managing payroll for support staff