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Using 'Software As A Service' To Extend The Capabilities Of Your Law Practice

2/11/2013

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Using 'Software As A Service' To Extend The Capabilities Of Your Law Practice


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Over the last several years, 'Software as a Service' (SaaS) has changed the way many businesses, including law firms, manage their business. Before the cloud technology, all practice-related work had to be created, edited and stored on a firm computer or server. All work done in the field would have to be stored on a laptop until the user got back to the law firm and could transfer the data to the firm computer, or they could upload it by email. Both of those options are very time-consuming and are not an efficient way of doing business. Documents, important notes and photographs could get lost or accidentally deleted before they could be transferred to the main computer.

SaaS applications have changed the way documents can be created, edited and stored. Now documents can be created, photographs can be taken, and case files can be collaborated on by attorneys and clients- all while in the field by simply using mobile technology. Smartphones and tablets are quickly becoming the devices most commonly used in the field because documents can be created, edited and stored in the cloud and it automatically syncs to the online account and can be accessed by any authorized computers and devices (such as firm computers, tablets and smartphones).


Here are some of the most popular cloud SaaS applications:

Google Apps

Microsoft Office Web Apps

Dropbox

Evernote

Basecamp

Rocket Matter

Clio

Box

Sugarsync

Skydrive

Using these applications can make working a case so much more efficient, as work can be done from virtually anywhere. Communication and collaboration on notes, documents, and other files can also be completed at anytime, from anywhere. This throws the doors wide open- no more restrictions for setting up meetings with clients, or collaborating with coworkers or clients- it can be done at anytime. 

The organizational qualities of these programs help extend the capabilities even more, as documents can be created, photographs can be attached to documents, tags can be created for easy searching later and many of these programs have functions specifically made for organized project management. SaaS applications can practically transform an entire law firm, making it more efficient and overall more productive.


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Scott Falbo link
2/12/2013 07:35:42 am

This is a great list of SaaS sites for attorneys and legal professionals. You may want to also consider adding our iJurorConnect.com site which is based off of our popular iJuror iPad app. This site will help litigators select jurors, learn from trends, and share information.

iJurorConnect.com can be used for free for 30 days and then is charged monthly after the 30 day trial expires.

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