Episode 248: Dollars and Sense: Exploring the Vital Role of Billing Clerks in Law Firms

Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath

In this episode, Molly is joined by Randa Prendergast, Attorney Whisperer®️ and a pioneer in the realm of legal software and independent contractor staffing. Randa's innovative approach to law firm efficiency provides listeners with a vivid exploration of optimizing legal practices through strategic staffing and process improvements. She shares her journey from being a full-time in-office paralegal to starting mrsjunlegal.com, a firm entrenched in legal tech setup and remote paralegal placement.

Key Takeaways:

• Emphasize the efficiency of remote work and intentional weekly meetings to improve law firm processes.
• The importance of a billing process in law firms and how a remote billing clerk can alleviate emotional stress associated with client invoicing.
• An insight into Randa's business model, which places a premium on remote 1099 paralegal staffing and process and billing systems.
• Regular billing is vital for consistent cash flow and serves as a touchpoint for client communication.

Quote for the Show: "We're not going to talk about how to do a task. We're just going to identify what task we're on, what's on the calendar, where the billing is." - Randa Prendergast

Links

• Website: https://www.mrsjunelegal.com/

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/attorneywhisperer/

• Law Firm Admin Bootcamp: https://www.lawfirmadminbootcamp.com/

• Get Fix My Boss Book: https://amzn.to/3PCeEhk

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