Michelle Heigelmann

Virtual paralegals, like paralegals more traditionally employed by attorneys in law firms, corporations or governmental entities, can only work under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney, and are bound by the same codes of professional conduct as attorneys. With forethought, planning and proper supervision, an attorney may utilize a virtual paralegal and ensure that both he and the virtual paralegal are in compliance with their professional ethical obligations.

Not all small law firms and solo practitioners use case management software ("CMS"), but a well thought-out database can increase efficiency and provide useful analytics in your practice.

There are some very useful Android applications on the market that can assist frequently mobile and/or virtual legal professionals.