Managed IT Services for Law Firms

The legal industry is highly reliant on technology to manage large volumes of data, stay in compliance with regulations, and provide top-notch service to clients. As a result, Managed IT Services have become increasingly important for law firms of all sizes. Why is this essential for the legal industry? Here’s a few reasons:  

Network Infrastructure  

A reliable and secure network infrastructure is crucial for law firms to operate effectively. This includes everything from servers and workstations to routers, switches, and firewalls. A properly designed and maintained network can help law firms optimize their performance and reduce the risk of downtime or data loss.

Especially with remote-hybrid work being more common, network stability is essential to ensure that all users have access to the required applications and data at all times. If you have on-premises servers, this only further increases the importance of network stability. After all, lawyers and their team are billable, so downtime literally ‘costs’ you.  

Cybersecurity

Law firms handle a significant amount of confidential client information, making cybersecurity a top priority. Law firms of any size should ensure they have the proper cybersecurity solutions and technology in place to provide them with a proper security posture. At Nucleus we utilize next-gen Anti-Virus, Managed Detection & Response, recommend proper firewall technology, multi-factor authentication, fake-phishing campaigns, among other services, to protect sensitive data from cyber attacks.  

Cloud Services  

Cloud-based services such as Microsoft 365, including OneDrive and SharePoint, have become increasingly popular in the legal industry, providing firms with access to tools and resources they might not be able to afford otherwise. Cloud-based services can help law firms manage case files, communicate with clients, and collaborate with colleagues through a secure and auditable platform.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery  

Law firms must have backup and disaster recovery plans in place to protect against data loss and downtime. We always say, it’s not just about backups, it’s about business continuity. If your team is billable and an outage occurs, are you set up to return to work quickly and efficiently or would this cost you thousands in downtime. Having a Managed IT Services Provider that can provide not only enterprise enhanced backups, but also off-site data storage for redundancy, is key to ensure that critical data is always available, even in the event of a disaster. 

IT Support  

Saving the best point for last – IT Support! Using all the right technology means nothing if you don’t have the right technical team to configure, deploy, support, maintain, and upgrade your technology environment. Our team of over 80 IT professionals works regularly with the following common law applications: 

• PCLaw 
• Worldox 
• Computrack 
• NetDocuments 
• DivorceMate 
• Clio  

The legal industry operates around the clock, and law firms need to be able to rely on an IT support partner to not only ensure that their systems are always up and running, but that someone is available 24x7 to help with technical issues.

Managed IT Services is essential for the legal industry to operate effectively and efficiently. Network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, backup and disaster recovery, and IT support, among other services such as MFA, etc. are all critical components of an effective IT strategy for law firms. Don’t have someone that can take ownership of this IT strategy or roadmap? We have a dedicated team of vCIOs (Chief Information Officers) to help deliver IT strategy services. By partnering with an experienced Managed IT Services Provider like Nucleus, law firms can ensure that their technology systems are reliable, secure, and able to meet the needs of their firm and their clients.