a survival guide for legal practice managers.

Stapling is the prevention of unintended multiple accounts (otherwise known as “stapled funds”). Simply put, this means that an employee’s superannuation account will stay with them when they change employers. If an employee changes jobs, their new employer is required to pay Super Guarantee (SG) payments into the employee’s stapled fund unless the employee completes a ‘Choice of Fund’ form nominating a different super fund. If an employee does not have a stapled fund (for example, when an employee first enters the workforce) and does not make a ‘Choice of Fund’ selection, the employer may make the SG payments into an account set up with the employer’s default fund.

One of the trickiest problems law firms face is how to grow their firm in a crowded market. This post (and the resources within) gives an evidence-based framework to build up a steady flow of clients online. It will also share easy and sustainable alternatives to spending big on Google Ads.  

The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccinations across New Zealand in 2021 has caused disruption and unease across all sectors and the legal industry has not been immune to this disruption. The NZ Committee decided to canvas the views of members as they relate to the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations within firms.

As a volunteer led Association, these Branch Committee Members have given their time and services, over multiple years, to members within their local community by arranging learning and development seminars, workshops, and networking events. We thank them for their dedication and support during their terms and for furthering ALPMA’s purpose.

Thanks to BigHand, who conducted a global Legal Workflow Management survey in May 2021, we now have a better understanding of how firms were impacted by the pandemic with a comprehensive report outlining the global measures seen and the steps firms have taken to combat these challenges as a result. 

Fee-related questions are amongst the trickiest a solicitor needs to answer confidently. This is true whether you view these questions from the clients’ perspective of value-for-money. Or for your firm’s profitability. Before you quote a price to clients you need to answer some really important questions.

From 1 July 2021, Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rates increased from 9.5 percent of ordinary time earnings to 10 percent. The SG rate is scheduled to continue to increase until it reaches 12 percent from 1 July 2025 onwards.

The ten steps of leadership development in professional services helps people not only increase their chances of getting a promotion but increases their leadership mindset for their future. Leaders today are seen as trusted advisors and advocates and need to develop a high level of emotional intelligence, authenticity and resilience. This article showcases a scenario of how to go from Team Member to Leader.

Achieving change in a law firm can be challenging. It is frustrating when people don’t buy into your idea, or if they make wrong assumptions about your job role and what you want to accomplish at work. If you have great ideas and want to make a difference in your firm, “thought leadership” will help you get the buy-in and support you need.