Profit with Law: Profitable Law Firm Growth Avoid Bottlenecks: How Fractional Paralegals Keep Your Firm Moving – with Jaclyn Foster - 493
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Most law firm owners aren’t scaling because they’re hiring the wrong way. It’s not about the number of people on your team—it’s about the right people, in the right roles, at the right time.
In this episode, Moshe Amsel breaks down the costly hiring mistakes that stall law firm growth, and shares the smarter, leaner way to build support without overcommitting your budget or your time. Whether you're hiring your first assistant or debating your next attorney, this is a must-listen.
Chapters:
[00:00] The rise of fractional paralegals: why law firms can’t afford to ignore this shift
[04:04] The profit model evolution: shifting legal work from attorneys to paralegals
[05:35] From pandemic panic to empowered paralegals: how staffing has transformed since 2020
[09:31] Stop turning away clients: scale smarter with fractional paralegal staffing
[11:27] Hiring myths debunked: how attorneys sabotage growth with outdated beliefs
[15:03] Virtual vs. in-office paralegals: breaking down cost and location misconceptions
[17:32] How to hire experienced paralegals—without the usual headaches
[25:03] Win-win hiring: empower paralegals while growing a more profitable firm
[30:58 Filling staffing gaps fast: practical paralegal solutions for growing firms
[33:02] Staff with precision: the mindset shift that maximizes firm profitability
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