Refresh your tech for the new year

A New Year brings fresh eyes and opportunities to enhance your firm’s growth and success. It is a great time to look at the big picture of your firm and think about where there are opportunities to adapt and thrive.

You can set your firm up for success this year by reviewing and refreshing your technology suite.

Why review your technology suite?

When selecting new technology to implement, there are three key features to look out for.

Cloud-based

Choosing technology that is cloud-based has significant short and long-term benefits. Having your matters and staff connected via the cloud, you are encouraging seamless connections, heightened productivity and flexibility. Cloud-based technology allows your firm to maintain business even when working remotely, which we know is increasingly common.

Integration

Look for technology that has integration capabilities, that is, software that can pass information between different systems. This allows your firm to further streamline processes, reduce administrative work and save time.

Integrated and connected software can enhance your client’s experiences when engaging with your firm. The more streamlined your internal systems are, the quicker your clients’ matters can be completed.

Competency

The technology you choose should be high quality, and easy for you and your staff to use. Easy to use technology fosters a high level of user competency, which will propel your firm forward, as minimal time will be spent on training within the software. This means, you can implement the new technology and get back to servicing your clients sooner.

Getting started

Reviewing and refreshing your tech suite can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Start by considering what is achievable for your firm at the current time. Introducing new technology does not have to be a large-scale formal project or huge software roll out. It can be small changes or new technology introductions that are going to create a noticeable difference in your firm and add lasting value to your practice and your clients.

Next, make sure you are getting the most out of the tech you already have. Contact your providers to investigate if there are new or updated functionalities that you can seamlessly implement into your existing processes.

If you are wanting to introduce new tech to your firm, set your priorities by recognising the main things you want from your tech. It is important to be selective when choosing your tech, to ensure you aren’t implementing too much at once, and inadvertently over-complicating your workflows. For example, going paperless, or having a simpler workflow, and let this guide your choices when selecting new tech to ensure you are choosing tech that will solve a problem you face within your firm, that your staff and clients will value.

InfoTrack can support your firm to review and refresh your tech for the new year. Get started to set you up for a successful 2023.

InfoTrack
January 16, 2023

Refresh your tech for the new year

In the fast-paced world of legal practice, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. Imagine a seamless workflow where you can electronically lodge court forms and applications with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia without ever leaving your matter. Welcome to InfoTrack’s innovative Family Court Portal.

Janine Hopp, Practice Manager from Carter Farquar Mediation and Family Law has found that using the portal has yielded significant timesaving, especially in Independent Children’s Lawyer matters.

“One time-consuming aspect would be awaiting access to a court file. Without the Family Court platform we may wait a day or two for a matter to become available after filing a Notice of Address. It is close to immediate access upon utilising the platform which better enables the ICL to prepare the matter for what sometimes can be an urgent appearance. Upon access, traditionally a significant amount of time would be spent downloading parties’ material, time consumingly re-naming and dating documentation for it then to be saved to the file. With Family Court this is done seamlessly, including categorising into a separate folder in our practice management software by document type (Filed Documents/Orders) and date.”

Simplified Electronic Filing

With InfoTrack’s electronic filing system, you can integrate effortlessly with your practice management system (PMS). This integration not only saves you critical time but also ensures that vital information is pre-filled on the application, and your matter documents are ready for direct upload to the court. Gone are the days of manually entering data and double-checking for accuracy. Our system does the heavy lifting, so you can focus on what truly matters – your case.

Real-Time Updates and Notifications

One of the standout features of InfoTrack’s Family Court integration is the continuous, real-time updates you receive directly from the court’s portal. No more constantly checking for court events, orders, uploaded documents, or party information. Our system provides regular updates straight into your matter, ensuring you are always in the loop.

Smart Tips for Successful Lodging

Comprehensive Document Management

All filing receipts, cost recoveries, and lodged documents are automatically sent back to your practice management system. This integration ensures that all your records are up-to-date and easily accessible within your existing workflow. No more hunting for misplaced documents or reconciling multiple systems – everything you need is right at your fingertips.

Conclusion

InfoTrack’s integration with the Commonwealth Courts Portal revolutionises the way you manage court filings and updates. By combining ease of use, real-time updates, smart tips, and comprehensive document management, we help you streamline your legal processes and enhance efficiency. In her realm of practice, Janine has identified how this solution offers increased client satisfaction and improves the quality of legal services.

“The Family Court platform allows us to bill more efficiently due to time saving processes enabling the quality of the work to be higher. Overall, it benefits not only the client (in our case solely Legal Aid Queensland) but the firm to operate better, meeting higher standards of practice.”

Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your practice runs smoothly with InfoTrack’s advanced electronic filing system. Save time, reduce errors, and keep your focus where it belongs – on delivering exceptional legal services. Learn more about Family Court here.