This document discusses how law firms can improve profitability through legal research services and automation. It notes that manual legal research processes are time-consuming and inefficient. Outsourcing legal research can potentially reduce costs by 50% and save hundreds of billable hours per year that would otherwise be wasted. The document recommends technologies like cloud computing, e-discovery software, and automation to streamline workflows and processes. Outsourcing research to companies that specialize in it can help firms reduce costs through lower headcount and compensation while maintaining productivity and access to expertise.
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1. W A Y T O L A W F I R M P R O F I T A B I L I T Y
L E G A L R E S E A R C H
S E R V I C E S
2. The best law firms offer excellent legal services,
however, that isnt sufficient to ensure their long-
term success.
In an evolving legal landscape, where there is an
increasing pressure for profitability or
productivity, attention must be focused on the two
core factors that are, growth and sustainability.
3. C O S T A S S O C I A T E D W I T H
L E G A L R E S E A R C H
According to "Thomson", the
manual research practices
are time-consuming and
need hundreds of hours
every year, which an
outsourcing company could
potentially reduce by 50%.
4. L E G A L R E S E A R C H
C H A L L E N G E S F O R L A W F I R M S
Indicated outdated and
old-fashioned processes
as a challenge.
Indicated inefficient
processes as a challenge.
41% Indicated manual process as
a challenge.
28%
37%
5. L E G A L
R E S E A R C H
D O C U M E N T
M A N A G E M E N T
W O R K F L O W
M A N A G E M E N T
W H A T D O M A N U A L
P R O C E S S E S C O S T Y O U R
L A W F I R M ?
38% 31% 41%
6. M A N U A L P R O C E S S R E S E A R C H
W A S T I N G 1 0 0 O F B I L L A B L E H O U R S
The average hourly rate for a senior
lawyer.
The time it takes to draft a common
legal document.
The time saved by using automated
solutions.
Value of lost billable time per month.
$300
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$2760
7. HOW MUCH TIME COULD AUTOMATION SAVE?
50%
Workflow
Management
Legal
Research
Document
Production
22. Legal research and writing support beyond
your expectations.
Get your team to do what is core to your
business.
Customized solutions to suit your needs.
Delivery of projects within the agreed time-
frame.
Helping you improve efficiency and
profitability.