6 Life Hacks Attorneys Can Use

6 life hacks attorneys can use are useful tips and tricks to improve the efficiency of daily tasks at work. We know the busy day in the life of attorneys can be stressful and daunting, so we came up with this blog to  help lighten the load and save a little time.

1.  Take advantage of  Google Voice to be your electronic receptionist.

Google Voice is a free Internet-based calling service. It is a wonderful supplement to your existing landline or mobile phone. One of the most popular features is being able to give out one number to clients that will ring to all of your phones (work, home and mobile), or none at all, depending on when you set your time of availability. This  makes it much easier to quickly return calls to prospective new clients or anyone that needs to contact you that requires speedy response. Google Voice has several other useful features, like an online voicemail account that sends transcriptions of voice messages to your Gmail account, conference calling, free SMS to email messages and so much more.

 2.  Set your clocks everywhere 10 minutes fast.

This one is a common sense, no-brainer we really don’t have to elaborate on. Get up early, out the door early, arrive early and you just may find time to catch your breath somewhere in the day.

3.  Adequate case management software. 

SaasCase.com, for example, offers numerous benefits that will drastically increase your productivity. Included in its features are, case-to-case scrolling, easy collaboration with colleagues, fast case opening, quick tracking of case progress and much more.

4.  Upload important documents to your cloud storage.

Whether you use Google Drive or Apple’s iCloud, having your passport size photos, birth certificates, and signatures in one place makes it easy to access anyplace, any time.

5. Tackle your most challenging task at the beginning of your day. 

At the beginning of the day we are an unstoppable force to be reckoned with but by the end of the day you don’t want or need any extra energy-draining challenges.

6. Take some time to yourself to do something you want to do

Like read 6 life hacks for attorneys, a little yoga or meditation even, the point being, do something that you want to do, not just what is required of you in the day.

We hope you enjoyed our useful tips and return to read next week’s blog.  If you are looking for outstanding Phoenix court reporters, then please visit our website.

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Court Reporters Using Zoom

Court reporters using Zoom video conferencing software create a visual record of the deposition testimony beyond typical written transcripts. They are often the key point of change in trial or settlement of a case. That is why I recommend Zoom for  court reporters.

Court reporters using Zoom tips.

Keep your mic on if you plan to speak.

 Don’t take your mic off when you finish your line of questioning. If you do, the court reporter and videographer may not accurately capture your comments, objections or questions.

Cover your mic if you don’t want to be recorded
Videographers using Zoom make every attempt to not record sidebar conversations, but the safest bet is cover your mic when saying something that you don’t want to be included in the record.

Check out your videographer’s video framing
Before the deposition actually starts, ask your videographer to show how he or she framed the witness. If you don’t like something about the shot, ask your videographer to alter the framing before starting the deposition.

Ensure that only one person speaks at a time

Just as it is hard for a court reporter to capture everything correctly when multiple participants speak at once, videos can also become confusing when there are many voices speaking at the same time. Another reason to take turns speaking is to get your video deposition back sooner. Videos will take longer to edit if multiple people are speaking over each other.

Video depositions present the opportunity for attorneys to better convey witness testimony in either trial or settlement settings. For more tips on conducting depositions, check out our previous blog post on witness preparation tips.

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Interpreted Depositions

When  successfully coordinating interpreted depositions you MUST hire an experienced and knowledgeable interpreter. Next, you will want your interpreter to explain the deposition process and how to conduct themselves accordingly. Setting out some ground rules will ensure everything flows smoothly and in an orderly fashion.

 Tips for The Attorneys

Attorneys must keep in mind that many non-English speaking individuals raised in foreign countries have had little to no exposure to  the American legal system. Getting familiar with their language can help assist in communication. Whenever possible, attorneys should keep their sentences easy to understand and use simple vocabulary. Try to avoid using legal terms as this will only confuse non-English speaking witnesses. Lastly, attorneys must remain aware of the highly complex task at hand for the interpreter. The deposition interpreter must first hear, then understand, then analyze, and, finally, repeat the deponent’s testimony accurately and completely in another language. Their high levels of concentration can be taxing to their mental clarity. Allow time for breaks to keep them mentality sharp and preserve the quality of the record.

Tips for the Deponent in Interpreted Depositions

•  Waiting for the deposition interpreter to finish interpreting the question before answering it, even if the deponent understands the question in English

•  Not to engage in conversation with the legal interpreter or ask questions of the interpreter

•  To answer the question in the speaker’s native language only, not English, even though they may know some English

•  To notify counsel conducting the deposition if they do not understand a question being asked

•  To provide verbal responses (as opposed to nodding or gesturing)

•  To informing counsel conducting the deposition when they need to take a break

We hope everyone found this information informative and useful. We hope you check out some of our other blogs containing more helpful tips and tricks and continue reading our future posts .