“Knowing the law is one thing, being able to get legal work done well and efficiently is another. And plenty of attorneys could use a little help in the latter category. The solution may be in project management. Learning a few PM skills like effective team communication, budget management, and matter scoping can all help attorneys do their jobs better.”

1. Plan, Execute, Confer, Repeat.  Project management is an iterative process.

2. Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals. That stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Reasonable, and Time-based.

3. Meet and Communicate.  The more people working on a matter, the harder it can be to make sure everything is getting done in a timely fashion.

4. Educate Yourself. Some big firms have professional PM consultants, dedicated project managers, and more.

5. Evaluate. Once a matter is concluded, take a moment to reflect.

– Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. for Findlaw.com, excerpted, click here to read the entire article.