February 23, 2012

Think about data protection when disposing of clients’ details

Law firms, along with other companies based within the UK, have an obligation to protect their clients’ data. With identity theft becoming an increasingly widespread problem in the country, it’s more vital than ever before for companies to be vigilant when it comes to protecting someone else’s information.

Under the Data Protection Act, any company which handles the personal information of individuals has a legal obligation to protect that data. Since those working in law firms should be au fait with these rules and regulations, it’s particularly important for them to ensure they adhere to them. [Read more...]

Law firms-Get the right staff in the Backroom AND the Courtroom

To some people, business conducted in a Law firm appers secretive, complex and rather over-whelming!  Not so!  This is confirmed by a quick break down of how a firm of Law actually goes about its business.  One of the most important members of staff at a Law Firm has to be the Receptionist – the first welcoming point of contact with the public.  A client probably won’t get to meet the hard-working Administrative personnel who run the internal business, nor the payroll services staff who might be working in-house or be outsourced.  However, many Law firms have part time clerical help who may be accountants, bookkeepers and accounts receivable personnel.

 The firm is always headed up by people referred to as “Partners”.  [Read more...]