About the On-line Practice & Case Management Software Applications
An On-line Practice & Case Management Application
represents a wide variety of software tools that provide attorneys, paralegals,
and other industry professionals with a convenient method of effectively
managing their day-to-day operations.
An application usually includes features and functions that
help manage client information, matters (both litigation and non-litigation),
events, calendaring, tasking, deadlines, docketing and documents, details on
the opposing party and their legal representation, and other specifics.
The core of the application is the CRM - Customer Relations
Management software. The CRM allows a salesforce-type automation of the law
practice eliminating the necessity to enter the same information more than once
within the application – once a parent record is created everything else gets
linked to it.
Applications are usually multi-user accessible. This means
they allow information sharing with other attorneys and firm’s personnel.
Nowadays, most of the On-line Practice & Case Management Applications are
also mobile device-compatible - users can have easy access to client and matter
information, calendar, tasks and schedules and other records anywhere and at
any time needed.
On-line Practice & Case Management Applications usually
vary in features, types of clients, and the area of law that a firm specializes
in. For example, depending on the firm size, which ranges from solo
practitioners to large law firms, some of the features might not be suitable
for larger firms. However, some of the features might very well fit and serve
effectively for a solo practitioner or small firm. Some of the application’s
features might not work for an attorney that specializes in the bankruptcy law,
but they will be a perfect fit for an immigration or personal injury attorney.
When time comes to select an On-line Practice & Case
Management application:
- Define what
your practice management needs first;
- Determine the
features and functions that you and your personnel use daily;
- Select an
application that fits into your budget - pricing is crucial when it comes to
On-line Practice & Case Management applications;
- Make sure that
the application provider allows you to have sufficient free trial time for you
and your firm’s personnel to try the software and decide on its merits;
- Select an
application that will help enhance your practice effectively and provide you
with the ability to collaborate and share matter information and documents with
your firm’s clients seamlessly via an independent and secure client portal.
For more information on the
features and functions of the On-line Practice & Case Management Software
Application visit our site @ www.attorneysbackoffice.com
