Virtual assistants are increasingly available to attorneys. We’ve been using two of them in our firm with great success.

In this Divorce Discourse podcast, we talk with Andrea Cannavina of LegalTypist.com. She provides a variety of virtual services to firms, ranging from transcription of dictation, to client contact, to managing the administrative functions of the firm. Andrea has done it all and seen it all.

Andrea gives us the inside scoop on what’s possible with a virtual assistant. She also offers tips and advice on managing your virtual assistant. In addition, Andrea surprised me with some great ideas for finding a virtual assistant that might be perfect for your firm. Andrea has experience dealing with the technology and security issues involved in making a virtual employment relationship function smoothly. You’ll learn what a virtual assistant will cost and what you might save. Give this podcast a listen, and you’ll be ready to try outsourcing some of your work.