The first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the legal community hard. Cases came to a startling halt while the world adjusted to a mostly remote work environment. When cases began to move forward again, remote work started to be accepted and preferred by many in the legal profession.

Now, over 18 months later, lawyers are continuing to work remotely, and some are considering if virtual law firms are the future. According to this ABA survey, most attorneys surveyed wanted to keep remote work opportunities in the future.

The top three benefits of a virtual law firm:

Flexible Office Environment

One of the largest costs with most businesses are property rental costs. With a virtual law office environment, firms can downsize a larger office to a smaller one that allows for occasional in-person client or staff meetings. Some firms have switched to a rotating staff schedule that allows employees to choose when they are in the office vs. working remote. Another option is to eliminate the physical office entirely…