A virtual paralegal is able to provide competent and efficient paralegal services remotely. A virtual paralegal saves her attorney time by performing skilled paralegal tasks, freeing her attorney to focus on tasks that require his or her expertise.\u00a0 A virtual paralegal saves her attorney money and resources by providing her own office space, equipment and supplies. Attorneys benefit by utilizing a virtual paralegal\u2019s services only when needed, without the added costs of overtime, vacation pay, benefits and payroll taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” faq_question=”How would I communicate with a Virtual Paralegal?” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]\n Frequent and clear communication is the basis of a productive working relationship. Your virtual paralegal can communicate with you by any means you prefer, be it email, telephone, fax, Skype or other VoiP system, or web conferencing. Documents can be transmitted back and forth via email, fax, or via secure cloud-based document sharing platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default” faq_question=”How can I be sure my client files are secure and safe with the Virtual Paralegal? ” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]\n At CLD Professional Services, all client documents are stored in separate folder systems, so that your clients\u2019 data will never be co-mingled or confused with the documents of another attorney or client. All client documents are backed up in two separate, secure and encrypted back-up systems, one on-line and the other on a standalone drive. Your Contractor Agreement will address the return, deletion or other handling of your documents upon completion of a project or a case. 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