Empowering Pro Se Litigants and Small Law Firms: Operational & Legal Support

Support Services for Small Law Firms

In addition to providing assistance to pro se litigants, I also offer specialized support for small law firms that may need extra help with case preparation, research, drafting, and overall legal strategy. Whether your firm needs temporary assistance or ongoing support, I can provide the following services tailored to your needs.

Services for Small Law Firms:

1. Legal Research and Case Preparation
   
   

   • Conducting thorough legal research on case law, statutes, and relevant precedents.
     
     

   • Assisting with drafting legal briefs, motions, and responses to court orders.
     
     

   • Providing assistance in preparing case files and ensuring all documents are organized for trial.
     
     

2. Document Review and Editing
   
   

   • Reviewing legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and pleadings, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
     
     

   • Editing drafts to meet specific legal and court standards.
     
     

3. Case Strategy and Consultation
   
   

   • Assisting with case strategy, identifying potential legal challenges, and suggesting alternative strategies for presenting the case.
     
     

   • Offering guidance on legal approaches that may be underutilized or overlooked.
     
     

4. Temporary Paralegal Support
   
   

   • Offering administrative and paralegal support to law firms that need help managing case loads.
     
     

   • Assisting with filing, scheduling, and client communications.
     
     

5. Trial Preparation Assistance
   
   

   • Helping with trial preparation, including preparing exhibits, organizing evidence, and drafting opening/closing statements.
     
     

   • Reviewing witness statements and preparing witness summaries.
     
     

6. Technology and Document Management
   
   

   • Helping small firms with managing legal documents using digital tools.
     
     

   • Assisting in setting up document management systems or offering recommendations for improvements in the firm’s digital workflow.
     
     

Fee Structure for Small Law Firms:

• Hourly Rate for Law Firms: $125 per hour
  (For research, drafting, document review, and case preparation).
  
  

• Retainer Package:
  
  

  • 20 Hours of Support: $2,400 (save $100)
    
    

  • 50 Hours of Support: $5,500 (save $500)
    
    

• Flat Fee for Specific Services:
  
  

  • Legal Research & Drafting of Sample Motion/Brief: $500 per document
    
    

  • Document Review (per hour): $100
    
    

  • Trial Preparation (flat fee per case): Starting at $2,000, depending on complexity.
    
    

• Consultation Calls for Law Firms:
  
  

  • 2-Hour Consultation: $275

• • 1-Hour Consultation: $150
    
    

  • 30-Minute Consultation: $80
    
    

Disclaimer: The services provided are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or representation. I am not acting as an attorney and do not replace legal counsel. Any work completed is to assist the firm in their internal processes and is provided as a guide or support service.