Outsourcing Litigation for Stronger Firms

Specialized Expertise

An LPO places experts from each litigation step to your next project by competitively recruiting from nationwide talent pools. Each project will include subject-matter experts located nationally who may work beyond one stationary workday, yielding faster service times and work turnaround. Firms can focus on their core business goals rather than lose time from employee management, and smaller teams gain flex support to champion more extensive casework.

Scalability and Flexibility

LPOs can offer a complete end-to-end eDiscovery or patchwork service, scaling resources where needed. Opting for the latter option can be a supportive step for firms hoping to eventually insource by keeping exceptional service through a partnership and having the added time to strategize future growth. 

An LPO prioritizes not only competitive technology but also people. With an outsourcing partner, firms gain cutting-edge technology and project managers to lead the service and additional attorneys, if needed, to strengthen the workforce for any project.

Enhanced Data Security and Compliance

Data security is essential as litigation evolves, and that concern may influence one's preference for outsourcing or insourcing services. A competitive LPO partnership invests in robust security measures and compliance protocols and works closely with its IT department to ensure a seamless product. LPOs focus on a superior experience, so having the best, updated technology is a chief responsibility. Investing in an in-house solution does not necessarily guarantee that you're getting the most updated technology, and further, requires those operating to make sure they have the infrastructure to stay ahead of any trend.

Streamlined Workflows and Efficiency

Streamlining litigation, especially for an end-to-end solution, means a heightened focus on efficiency, both in quality and time. Dedicated teams, led by an experienced project manager, that communicate continuously, paired with leading technology that embraces automation and faster processes, accomplish this. Clients gain optimized workflows and the bonus of a partnership that wants to execute their vision, prioritizing onboarding and regular check-ins.

Outsourcing multiple projects benefits from an optimized database, where mountains of data are centralized on a searchable database, allowing easy culling from the well-structured data for future cases.

Focus on Core Competencies

Outsourcing litigation returns your core focus to your primary business and client satisfaction. LPOs can assume drafting contracts, writing briefs, research, and documentation, among other pressing tasks that make up a competitive service level. In opting for technology through an LPO, you stay focused on law, not on the technology that rapidly changes and evolves.

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With the support of competitive LPO, firms can move from disparate platforms that tackle separate steps of litigation and move to a seamless partnership, saving time and money. With transparent cost structures, firms can tangibly measure and scale their support.

Choosing the Right Outsourcing Partner

When choosing a partner, look for:

• A focus on communication and collaboration. A partnership should feel like an extension of your business versus a separate entity. If a vendor doesn't prioritize this step, anticipate interruptions to the service.
• The implementation plan– The risk of outsourcing often falls in implementation. IST's PM team guides clients through each onboarding step to ensure team success and synergy.
• Technology used. Assess which technologies are used to tackle litigation and how it's hosted, and understand their commitment to data security and compliance.
• Defined service levels. Outline your need, whether meeting strict deadlines, gaining expertise, etc., and compare with the partnership an LPO vendor outlines.

Navigating Future Trends and Innovations

The legal world will continue to shift and become more complex, meaning that choosing to outsource and insource litigation will significantly influence how you conduct business today and for years to come. Ensure you're proactive in readying for an unmatched service that competes with technology. If you're considering insourcing, determine if the products you use for eDiscovery are routinely updated to reflect the industry standard. An LPO will undoubtedly guarantee that your technology is optimized and unmatched, understanding that your success is their success.

For a steady service that allows you to look ahead and measure its value, outsourcing litigation is a competitive option that places partners at the front of legal trends and customer service. IST Management is a leading vendor for outsourcing litigation support for any case matter. Find out how IST can address your litigation needs through our partnership here.