Exam 9: Office Management Software

________ are any previously saved word processing files,scanned images,pleadings,correspondence,or Internet Web pages.

With regard to client confidentiality,time and billing records must be protected because they often contain confidential information.

The _______ section of office management software is used for keeping a current list of names,addresses,phone numbers,e-mail addresses,and other information for clients,opposing counsel,vendors,networking contacts,and other people and firms.

Recording of all time spent on specific activities is a critical task in a law firm because it determines compensation for the law firm.

A feature of many calendar programs is the alert or ________ feature that signals when a preset event occurs.

A ________ is a collection of similar records,such as your address book,which has records for names,addresses,cities,and phone numbers.

________ is the recording of all time spent on specific activities during the work day.

A project is a series of tasks required to complete a goal.

The ______ section of office management software is used for keeping track of individual case files,projects,client matters,and related documents.

The current approach to calendaring requires a knowledge of the rules of civil procedure,and a central paper calendar for the office,along with individual calendars for each attorney and paralegal.

________ is the recording of all time spent on specific activities during the work day.

Legal project management provides historical data for analyzing what worked and what problems occurred.

The AbacusLaw software uses four main databases to store information:

Describe the tasks that can be completed using office management software.

A ________ is a list of the individual categories under the five major classifications.

Electronic office management systems allow access to timekeeping,calendar maintenance and accounting from almost anywhere

Accounting software makes it easier to keep track of client funds,so long as the data and transactions concerning those funds are entered properly.

Accounting software allows a law firm to keep personal appointments,case deadlines,statutes of limitations,and reminders of important dates.

Events refer to a current list of names,addresses,phone numbers,e-mail addresses,and other information for clients,opposing counsel,vendors,networking contacts,and other people and firms.

Keeping track of ________ becomes a critical function to ensure that the law firm will be properly compensated for its advice and efforts on behalf of clients.