Hiring remote staff can feel like a big leap. What if they don’t do things the way you would? What if it takes too long to train them? What if they don’t stick around?

At the same time, most lawyers wait far too long to get help. The turning point often comes when they hit a wall—overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck working outside their Power Zone.

Your Power Zone is the work only you can do—and where you add the most value. Everything else? It should be delegated. But how can you delegate if you don’t have the right team in place?

You outsource.

One of the biggest concerns we hear from lawyers is: How do I get a remote assistant to do things the way I want them done?

The answer? Document your processes. The clearer your instructions and the more complete your onboarding plan, the easier it is for someone else to join your practice and take on tasks. The next time you do a task you’re planning to outsource, capture what you do as you go along. Write down the steps or record your screen to create a simple walkthrough. There are tools available to make this easier—like Scribe, which can automatically generate step-by-step guides as you work. Having a clear, repeatable process will save you hours of explaining (and re-explaining) while ensuring consistency for your remote team.

Want to learn how to avoid other common pitfalls when hiring remote staff? Join us on March 18 for our webinar on overcoming the myths and obstacles of working with remote teams.

You’ll walk away with:

✅ A clear understanding of the types of roles you can fill remotely—and how to make people a valuable part of your team.

✅ Practical ways to overcome common fears about hiring remote support, including concerns about confidentiality and quality.

✅ A proven approach to hiring through an agency—so you can skip the headaches of vetting, training, and compliance issues.

Register now and start building a team that lets you focus on the work that matters most! 

https://www.leanlegal.academy/webinar-virtual-staffing-law-firms 

- Karen and David