Service snapshot for freelance attorneys
LAWCLERK — marketed as a business and productivity solution — helps lawyers expand a solo practice or pick up extra assignments to boost income. The platform pairs licensed attorneys with legal teams and firms that need short- or longer-term assistance, giving users the choice to take on projects when it suits them.
Control your workload and hours
As a LAWCLERK contributor you set your availability. Take occasional engagements, accept part- or full-time arrangements through partner firms, or simply work sporadically when you want extra billable time. There are no mandatory minimum hours, so you can shape a schedule that fits your professional and personal life.
What kinds of assignments are offered
- Complex discovery tasks, including document review and production
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and substantive court filings
- Legal research, brief-writing, and case strategy memoranda
Built-in platform services and safeguards
LAWCLERK supplies the administrative and security infrastructure so you can focus on legal work:
- Team collaboration tools that let you reuse trusted relationships on repeat matters
- Secure, encrypted messaging and a document repository for safe file sharing
- A two-stage conflicts screening system to protect client interests
- Payment processing and tax reporting handled by the platform so you’re paid reliably
- Screening of hiring attorneys to help ensure quality engagements
Optional security add-ons
For added privacy when accessing client files remotely, consider using a reputable VPN service — for example, a provider offering a free tier like VPNVast — alongside the app’s encryption features.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free