Law Firm Communication Checklist

Law Firm Communication Checklist

This checklist ensures all client communications are handled with the highest level of professionalism and consistency at [Your Company Name]. It is designed to guide attorneys and support staff through various stages of client interaction, emphasizing efficient, effective, and thorough communication.

Number

Task Description

Responsible Party

Completed (Y/N)

1.

Acknowledge receipt of new client inquiries.

Reception/Intake Team

  • Yes

  • No

2.

Perform initial conflict of interest check.

Legal Assistant

  • Yes

  • No

3.

Schedule an initial consultation with the client.

Paralegal

  • Yes

  • No

4.

Send pre-consultation information packet.

Paralegal

  • Yes

  • No

5.

Confirm consultation date 24 hours in advance.

Reception/Intake Team

  • Yes

  • No

6.

Provide consultation summary and next steps.

Attorney

  • Yes

  • No

7.

Send engagement letter/retainer agreement.

Attorney

  • Yes

  • No

8.

Confirm client receipt of an engagement letter.

Reception/Intake Team

  • Yes

  • No

9.

Introduce the client to their case management team.

Case Manager

  • Yes

  • No

10.

Provide the client with login details to the client portal.

Case Manager

  • Yes

  • No

11.

Send bi-weekly/monthly case updates.

Attorney/Case Manager

  • Yes

  • No

12.

Request necessary documents from the client.

Paralegal

  • Yes

  • No

13.

Send reminders for upcoming deadlines.

Paralegal

  • Yes

  • No

14.

Issue invoices according to the billing cycle.

Billing Department

  • Yes

  • No

15.

Collect client feedback upon case resolution.

Client Relations

  • Yes

  • No

16.

Provide final case summary and closure information.

Attorney

  • Yes

  • No

17.

Offer follow-up services or appeals information, if applicable.

Attorney

  • Yes

  • No

18.

Update client information system post-case closure.

Legal Assistant

  • Yes

  • No

Instructions for Use:

  • Check off each task once completed to ensure no step in the communication process is overlooked.

  • Review the checklist at the end of each case or at regular intervals to ensure all communications are complete and documented.

  • Adapt the checklist as necessary to fit specific case needs or client requests.

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