How a National Personal Injury Law Firm Transformed Their Operations with The Legal Tech Company

Legal Tech Company
July 2, 2024
5 min read
How a National Personal Injury Law Firm Transformed Their Operations with The Legal Tech Company

In the quest to enhance operational efficiency and improve their bottom line, a leading personal injury law firm sought the expertise of The Legal Tech Company and its sister company, The BPO Company. The collaboration has proven to be transformative, leading to significant improvements across various operational areas. Not only are staff happier, with less of their time spent attending to the minutiae of running a personal injury matter, but the firm has cut over $2,000,000 in administrative costs.

 

Streamlining the Statutory Refund Process

One of the major pain points for the firm was the cumbersome process of obtaining statutory refund advice from Medicare orCentrelink. By partnering with The Legal Tech Company and The BPO Company, the firm was able to completely overhaul this process. The offshore team took over these tasks, freeing up Australian-based staff to focus on more critical work.This not only improved efficiency but also reduced frustration among the staff; lawyers don’t spend years at law school to sit on hold with Medicare.

 

Efficient Mailroom Management

Handling incoming mail was another area ripe for improvement. The BPO Company's offshore staff, equipped with inDox, a programme developed by The Legal Tech Company, took charge of all mailroom tasks. This ensured that all incoming mail was managed efficiently and delivered to the Australian staff as quickly as possible. The result was a more streamlined mail handling process that enhanced overall productivity.

 

Speeding Up Client Records Requests

Gathering medical and rehabilitation records is often a time-consuming process for personal injury law firms. The BPO Company's offshore staff took on this task, diligently following up with medical practices to obtain the necessary records. This change led to fewer delays, better matter preparation, and ultimately, improved client outcomes and fee integrity.

 

Simplifying Supplier Invoicing

The invoicing process was another area that saw significant improvement. Offshore staff were tasked with entering third-party invoices into the system, leaving the Australian-based staff to handle the final payment processing. This streamlined the entire invoicing cycle and eliminated the need for a large bookkeeping team, speeding up payment processing and reducing administrative burdens.

 

Drafting Administrative Interactions

Administrative interactions with insurers, such as disclosing client records and reimbursement requests, were also handled by the offshore team. They drafted all correspondence, which only needed final review and approval from the Australian staff. This ensured timely and consistent communications, greatly enhancing the firm's administrative efficiency.

 

Comprehensive Training and Documentation

To ensure high standards and repeatability, TheBPO Company developed detailed manuals for all these tasks. These guides are property of the client and ensure that the offshore staff complete each taskaccurately and efficiently.

 

This client success story highlights how leveraging tech solutions and offshore staffing can transform law firm operations, leading to significant cost savings and improved service delivery.By outsourcing administrative tasks, law firms can dedicate more resources to their core legal functions, ultimately enhancing their ability to serve their clients effectively.

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