How Hiring a Paralegal Can Boost Your Sacramento Law Firm’s Bottom Line Posted

As a Sacramento legal staffing agency, we know that more and more attorneys are tempted to rely on software programs and other office technology – rather than hire staff – in order to save money. This may be valid in certain areas, where law firms no longer need as much support. But when it comes to paralegals, rather than costing you money, hiring one can actually boost your bottom line.

Here’s why:

Paralegals can perform many of the same tasks that attorneys perform – just at reduced salaries and rates.  

Many times, attorneys are surprised at the legal knowledge and skills that paralegals have. In fact, paralegals can handle many important tasks (expect those proscribed by law) as long as an attorney supervises their work. For instance, paralegals can do:

  • Legal research
  • Legal writing, including legal memoranda, appellate briefs, and motions
  • Document preparation and writing, including in pleadings
  • Interviewing clients and witnesses
  • Organizing client files and trial documentation

Not only does this save you money, but it also frees you up to focus on other priorities.  

There are certainly tasks that a trained lawyer must perform. And when you have a paralegal on staff, you can focus your efforts on that critical work, including developing case strategies and handling courtroom proceedings.

Hiring a paralegal is typically more cost-efficient than hiring a new attorney full time.  

In fact, in Sacramento, the median salary for a paralegal is approximately $50,000, while the median salary for an attorney is over $95,000, according to Salary.com.

You can also pass your cost-savings along to your clients, enabling you to attract a larger clientele in the process. 

Besides saving your clients money, a paralegal can improve communication. They can help you respond to requests faster and increase points of contact, leading to more satisfied clients in the long run.

If you’d like some help with the hiring process, let us know. As a Sacramento legal staffing agency, Pacific Staffing is your source for legal staff. Give us a call to learn more!