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    What's Holding You Back?

    by SimpleLaw on
    Attorney Case management software Law Firm Growth Legal Billing Options

    Lately, we've been adding lots of new users. But we also hear 'not yet' from potential users that end up staying the course with their current approach -  using a mix of spreadsheets, documents, and handwritten notes. Hey, we get it. If it isn't broken...  but the thing is, it is broken. Missed hours. Unpaid invoices that are overlooked. Losing track of follow-ups and tasks with clients. And a lot of hours doing it all manually. We've heard the stories. We ask what's holding people back from making the jump to legal tech.  See if any of these hold you back and see how to overcome them.

    Time

    We hear people saying they just don't have the time to learn a new system, or time to 'move in' to the new system. We get that. There is a learning curve to everything when you start any new process. But the thing is, the time spent managing all of this manually is FAR more than the temporary time it takes to learn a new system. As to moving in... well, we are doing that for our new users. We set up any custom reports, workflows, upload data, and set the customizable features that are available. And we have a lot of customizable fields. Well beyond custom fields. Our users can select their own specific drop-down menus for 95% of the entries. So not only will users not need to spend time 'moving in', the software adapts to their firm's terminology. Which makes it easier to learn, too. 

    Cost

    Let me stop you right there. The thing is, case management software doesn't need to be expensive. Pricing doesn't need to be complicated. #NoTiersHere. One price for all the features and functionality we develop. Sure, if you want to use Quickbooks, DocuSign, or external cloud storage (Dropbox, One Drive, Google Drive), you need to pay for those separately. With LawPay, the subscription fee is covered in your SimpleLaw subscription. You only need to pay the related processing fees. But the rest? All included in our very reasonable $49/user/mo billed monthly, or $39/user/mo billed annually. No doubt you pay more for those coffee runs every month. There are no fees for what we call our 'white glove' service to move you in either. 

    No Need with Case Load

    We get it. If you have just a handful of cases, it's easy enough to manage manually. Maybe you are just starting your firm and focusing on keeping costs down. We don't disagree with that approach. But - you knew there was a but - it's always better to have access to your data from any location. With SimpleLaw, as it's cloud-based, you can easily and quickly access any information from your phone or any device, securely. Not to mention with our new platform, users don't see 'SimpleLaw'. They see your firm. Your logo. So many benefits, especially when you are building your firm.

    Change is Hard

    Change isn't easy. But that doesn't mean it isn't worth doing. Consider other areas of your life where technology has changed - dare we say improved - your life. Can you imagine not having a smart phone? No text capability? Using a paper map? We get it. Change is a challenge. But the benefits far outweigh the very temporary discomfort of change. As my trainer says, the only way is through. You can't get to the ideal place without going through the process. If you want to improve your health, you have to do the work. The same goes for technology. If you want to be more efficient, professional, and on top of tasks, invoices, and the rest, you have to do the work. But we promise, as far as SimpleLaw goes, we are with you every step of the way. Unlimited remote training. Customer service that exceeds expectations. It's time to Think Simple. 

    Not a Technology Person

    If you can use your smartphone or order anything online, you can use SimpleLaw. You don't need to be a 'tech person' to use our software. Our approach is we manage the tech, you manage your cases and practice. We built SimpleLaw to be intuitive and responsive to how your firm works. We take our responsibilities very seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We manage the tech and we are passionate about it. See something you want changed? Let us know. If it makes sense and gives a benefit, we are up for it. In fact, 80% of our updates are from our users. After all, the technology needs to work for you. No need to be a tech person. 

    So, what's holding YOU back? Are you ready to push past your concerns? SimpleLaw is offering 3-months of free use for your law firm. And our pricing includes one free account for each subscribing law firm for a legal secretary or paralegal. We know how important those people are and we get that you don't always want to make that additional investment. So, are you ready? Contact us. We really are here to help. 

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