Time vs. Value – Why Attorneys Should Delegate Legal Research and Document Review
Attorneys often find themselves caught in a balancing act. On one hand, they want to devote their time to high-value activities such as client counseling, courtroom advocacy, strategic negotiations, and trial preparation. On the other hand, a significant portion of their day is consumed by time-intensive but routine tasks like legal research and document review. This mismatch is known as the “time vs. value” dilemma—the idea that an attorney’s time is most valuable when it’s spent on tasks only they can perform. By delegating research or document review to qualified paralegals or outsourcing partners, attorneys can reclaim precious hours and maximize...
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