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During these difficult financial times, I can present you and your law firm with a new approach to getting your work done – and getting it done quickly and accurately. If I work from my home office, consider the cost savings: I do not require benefits, office space, training, equipment or software. When you retain my services, you pay only for the services you receive. You do not pay for downtime, social breaks, web surfing or sick leave. When your work load increases, don’t be overwhelmed and don’t ever refuse to take on a new case because you’re feel that you’re unable to meet the demand on your time. Call me instead! I can take on a wide range of assignments, from legal secretarial duties, to paralegal duties, and even those tasks normally assigned to associate attorneys. I offer my freelance services for short or long-term projects. Aside from being versatile in the legal field, I also stay abreast of current office technology, and with my state of the art home office equipment, I can either visit your office on a regular basis to pick up work, or work with your firm using web-based and email based technology.
Another way I can assist is by providing temporary coverage when your secretary or paralegal goes on vacation or extended leave. The quality of temporary help coming out of agencies can be disappointing. They can be very expensive, and more often than not the attorney gets a "legal secretary" (if they are lucky) when what they really need is a "paralegal". You must also consider the cost savings of a freelance paralegal: You’re getting top notch, experienced legal secretarial/paralegal services without paying for health benefits, paid vacations, or retirement plans! After contracting my services once, we can look forward to developing a professional relationship and you will feel comfortable calling me for assistance time and time again. The words of one freelance paralegal describe the profession perfectly: "Those of us who freelance have usually had years of experience within the legal profession and understand there is far more to being a legal secretary than answering phones and transcription and that paralegals are capable of much more than reviewing files and documents. We did not become freelancers on a wing and a prayer; we have to do what any service business must do -- present with credibility and experience. We also know the limits of our skills and what a job really entails." For more than 25 years I’ve had the great fortune to work with some of South Florida’s top notch attorneys. My references are impeccable, and are available immediately upon request. MY PROMISE TO YOU:
I look forward to hearing from you with regard to helping YOUR law firm! Bernice Fugate |
My paralegal services can take an overwhelming workload off the shoulders of any attorney. For example, my services are perfect for the new lawyer who might have a secretary
with limited legal experience, and cannot yet afford a full time paralegal. This also frees up billable time and in the end makes better use of an attorney's time. Since I can
handle many tasks normally given to an associate attorney, my time can be billed as such, and you realize a much greater profit margin in your hourly billing.