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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…

Top 10 Legal Research Challenges Faced by Attorneys (and How to Solve Them)

Legal research is the backbone of effective lawyering—but for many attorneys, it’s also one of the most time-consuming and mentally taxing aspects of practice. Whether you’re preparing for litigation, drafting pleadings, or seeking case law to back up a motion, legal research challenges can drain valuable time and slow your momentum. Below, we highlight 10 common legal research challenges attorneys face—and, more importantly, how to solve them so you can work smarter, not harder. The 10 Most Common Legal Research Challenges (and Solutions) 1. Time Constraints The Challenge: Attorneys are under immense pressure to meet court deadlines, attend hearings, conduct client…