# Legal Resources for Small to Midsize Law Firms | Capterra

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# Legal Resource Center for Law Firms

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Published October 4, 2021

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Table of Contents

-   [Helpful resources for your legal firm](#helpful-resources-for-your-legal-firm)
-   [Related reading you might like:](#related-reading-you-might-like)
-   [Still not sure if legal tech is right for your firm?](#still-not-sure-if-legal-tech-is-right-for-your-firm)

## 86% of attorneys say they spend too much time on administrative tasks and not enough time practicing law.

Small to midsize legal firms across all specializations may have more in common than they think. Our research shows that attorneys may be losing out on more than **_$5,000_** in revenue each week due to inefficiency. With time lost to tedious tasks, attorneys are only able to bill clients for 21 to 30 hours, while working closer to 41 to 50 hours a week—leading to lost productivity and worse, lost revenue.

To help lawyers get back to doing what they do best, we’ve put together this report that dives deeper into our survey findings, as well as the solutions law firms find most effective for automating tasks and processes.

## Helpful resources for your legal firm

We’ve also rounded up the following resources that can help your firm find the right software to put administrative tasks on autopilot.

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How To Build a Legal Tech Stack That Gives Your Firm a Competitive Edge

Use this guide to help you narrow down your search for legal software and hone in on features your firm needs most.

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2021 Capterra Shortlist: Law practice management software

See the top law practice management tools of 2021, at a glance. We use exclusive data and reviews from people like you to build our software shortlist, so you can build yours.

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3 Popular Open Source and Free Legal Case Management Software

Need legal case management software but on a tight budget? Check out and evaluate these three popular free and open source options.

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## Related reading you might like:

3 Legal Trends on the Rise (And How Your Firm Can Use Tech To Get Ahead)

More firms are going digital to accommodate remote workers, meet client expectations, and increase efficiency.

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3 Benefits of Adopting Workflow Automation for Law Firms

Automating processes, especially routine processes, can transform your law firm by saving legal professionals time on administrative tasks.

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The Future of Law Firms Is Remote: How Will Software Make It Possible?

Left dusty and vacant, the coveted corner office will be a relic of the past as attorneys (and their clients) continue to embrace remote work and the technology that makes it possible.

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Law Firm Ransomware Attacks: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Practice

Law firms are prime targets for increasingly severe ransomware attacks. It’s time to take the threat more seriously.

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## Still not sure if legal tech is right for your firm?

3 Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Tech

Legal technology comes in many shapes and forms—some is made especially for those in legal professions and some is more general. Here are answers to three common questions about legal tech.

## Capterra's 2026 Software Buying Trends Report

### Download our 2026 Software Buying Trends Report to see how successful software adopters avoid disappointment and how your business can, too.

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Looking for Law Practice Management software?Check out Capterra's list of the [best Law Practice Management software](https://www.capterra.com/law-practice-management-software/) solutions.

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