Legal firms face a number of unique challenges when it comes to the kinds of IT solutions they need to function. They require robust systems that allow for easy location and access to data, but also possess heavy layers of security to ensure strict legal compliance and privacy.
Implementing the right systems can be a game-changer for those operating in the legal sector, but given what is often at stake, there is simply no room for error.
That is why many legal firms are looking to managed services to provide their IT solutions, and improve internal processes. Day-to-day work is streamlined, the flow of information is improved, and staff can work more flexibly. So, how can managed services help your legal firm?
Security
Few industries possess the vast repositories of confidential and sensitive data as the legal sector, making security one of the utmost priorities for any IT system a law firm may be looking to implement.
Ensuring the right security measures are in place is crucial, and managed service providers can provide this by offering cutting edge technologies and solutions, then ensuring their maintenance as part of a managed service. For example, secure identity and access management systems ease the process of allowing staff access to the data they need to effectively do their jobs, while restricting access to only to those who are authorised.
Managed service providers can also offer additional add-on features that restrict access to previous employees, while taking all the necessary steps to monitor and detect potential threats or security breaches, proactively safeguarding sensitive data.
Flexibility
Whether it is in the office or the courtroom, professionals within the legal sector often require quick and remote access to files and documents in order to effectively do their work.
There are a host of features that allow just this. Hosted desktops, for example, grant access to a full-featured IT environment, that can easily be accessed from any location or device. This safe and effective system allows you to serve clients in a more efficient and timely manner, regardless of where you are, while outsourcing the day-to-day functionality of these systems to a managed service provider ensures these systems are maintained even without inhouse resources and expertise.
Collaboration
Ineffective IT systems can result in more time being spent locating and accessing required data than focusing on high-value tasks for clients.
Managed service providers can offer a wide array of solutions that can assist legal firms with streamlining some of the more time-consuming aspects of day-to-day work. For example, document management systems such as SharePoint allow mountains of paperwork to be streamlined, where documents can be easily searched and securely accessed. Accessible documentation means better collaboration, while also giving you the peace of mind that managed services will manage and maintain all relevant security protocols.
Similarly, company intranets facilitate easier collaboration by providing secure and private networks where teams can easily communicate and work together. These are a great way to break down siloes, and because of their customisable nature, can be built around the unique needs of your business.
Assisting the legal sector
In a sector where security and compliance are crucial, legal firms can benefit hugely from the industry-leading technologies and security features managed services can provide. With the right systems in place, technology works for you, meaning your teams spend less time struggling with complex or outdated systems, and more time in achieving results for your clients.
Speak to one of our specialists today and book your free consultation to start 2023 on the right foot. Email hello@core.co.uk or view our case study on how we helped the University of Law.
