Frequently Asked Questions
What is Law Support?
Law Support is another term used for outsourcing legal tasks performed by law firms and in-house counsel, including legal research, briefs, memoradum, document drafting, deposition summaries, as well as a host of other services. The work is performed by attorneys and includes work that an paralegal or attorney would perform at a fraction of the cost, thereby making the firm more money.
Are USLegal Law Support services affordable?
USLegal provides its services by using attorneys from the United States and India, thereby reducing your cost. The attorneys located in the United States control all projects and work with the India staff as needed to provide support. The staff USLegal uses in India are highly trained, proficient in English, and most have 5 years or more of experience. You can save up to 80%.
What type of legal products can be outsourced ?
Virtually any legal need of a law firm or in-house counsel can be outsources to USLegal.
What are your service areas?
United States, Europe and Asia.
What about quality control?
We are commited to providing high quality legal work. All projects are handled on an individual basis and over 3 quality check procedures are in place to assume that you receive the work you expect. All clients receive a 100% money back guarantee if dissatisfied after receipt of our work. All work has US Attorneys performing quality control.
Does our information remain confidential?
Confidential information is protected during every stage of the process. A confidentiality agreement is signed if needed.. All attorneys who work with USLegal Law Support have signed a binding confidentiality and non-compete agreements.
Do you conduct conflict checks?
Yes. Standard procedure is to perform conflict checks before taking on any assignments. The attornys also perform conflict checks before undertaking any work.
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Is the work product covered by the attorney-client privilege and the attorney work product doctrine?
Yes. The attorney-client privilege encompasses any work performed by USLegal law Support, or any other legal research Company who offers similar services. US Federal and State court decisions addressing the matter have concluded that the attorney client privilege is not waived when confidential information is passed by an attorney to members of his or her support staff, including law clerks, paralegals, secretaries, and law students, for purposes of rendering legal counsel.
How quickly can projects be performed?
Of course, it depends on the project, but some projects can be completed in 24 hours, especially where urgent services are needed.
Do you use Word or Wordperfect?
We will provide the word in either Word or Wordperfect.
Do you provide copies of authorities used?
Yes as requested.
What types of online legal tools do your attorneys have access to?
LexisNexis, Westlaw and also to a wide range of other resources.
Are clients charged separately for use of online tools?
No.
How does USLegal Law Support charge for its services?
Hourly rate, or flat fee in some situations. All fees are clearly discussed before beginning any project.
How do I submit my project?
You can use the phone or our Online Work Order Form.
