Do you despise your commute to the office? Are you always stuck in traffic? Do you feel like you're wasting your time when you could be working? If so, it may be time to start looking at becoming your own boss and working when you want.
According to the Office of National Statistics, over 70% of workers in 2020 used their car or van to travel for work. With the rise in COVID many workers were reluctant to travel on public transport.
In London at the height of the pandemic usage of the London tube dropped to 4%, fast forward to the present-day usage is up to 75% but not back to pre-covid levels of around 97%
Working for a remote law firm has many benefits, including reducing stress, saving money on fuel and parking, and improving work-life balance. In this blog post, we will discuss how to make the most of this wonderful opportunity!
The first step is to make sure that you have the right equipment. In order to work from home, you will need a computer with internet access, a phone, and a quiet place to work. You may also want to invest in a good headset so that you can take calls without having to leave your desk.
Once you have the necessary equipment, you will need to create a work schedule. This can be tricky when you are first starting out, but it is important to set some ground rules for yourself. Make sure that you are taking enough breaks and that you are not working all day every day. It is also important to have a designated time for family and friends so that they do not feel neglected.
It is also a good idea to create a weekly schedule, which will help you stay organized and on task. You may want to use an app like Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook for this purpose as well!
Finally, before becoming your own boss and working from home, it's essential that you figure out how much money you can afford to spend. This will help determine what type of remote law firm is right for you and how many hours per week it makes sense to work.
With Mezzle the biggest concern when we spoke to potential lawyers was how will they be supported? At Mezzle we built everything from the ground up, with a robust and IT system and a fantastic compliance manager. Administrative tasks are reduced due to our great partnerships with leading legal-focused technology companies like Thirdoft. Marketing - tick we have a dedicated legal-focused marketer to help with your LinkedIn and all marketing-related tasks.
If a remote law firm is something you are keen to know more about, we would love to talk to you. Simple contact Raj or Mel on [email protected]
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