Why Law Firms Choose DocketHire
Better trained staff. Lower cost. More flexibility. See how DocketHire compares to the alternatives.
DocketHire vs. Hiring Locally
Local hires come with fixed overhead regardless of workload. DocketHire gives you trained legal staff with none of the traditional hiring burden.
| Local Hire | DocketHire | |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly cost | $25–$45/hr | $8–$10/hr |
| Benefits & payroll taxes | Required | Not applicable |
| Office space needed | Yes | No |
| Recruiting time | 4–8 weeks | 5–10 business days |
| Recruiting cost | $3,000–$8,000 | Included |
| Legal industry training | Your responsibility | Included |
| Replacement guarantee | No | Yes, free |
| Scalability | Slow — new hire each time | Fast — add staff anytime |
DocketHire vs. Freelance Platforms
Freelance marketplaces offer low prices but no consistency, training, or legal industry specialization.
| Freelance Platforms | DocketHire | |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated to your firm | No — juggling clients | Yes — exclusive hours |
| Legal industry training | Varies widely | Standardized training |
| Vetted for legal work | Rarely | Always |
| NDA and confidentiality | Often skipped | Required for all staff |
| Ongoing HR support | None | Dedicated account manager |
| Replacement if not a fit | Start from scratch | Free replacement |
| Quality consistency | Unpredictable | Performance monitored |
Save $50,000–$85,000 Per Year
The average law firm saves $50,000 to $85,000 per year by choosing DocketHire over a local full-time hire. No benefits, no office space, no recruiting fees.
What Law Firms Say About DocketHire
Trusted by hundreds of law firms across the United States to deliver reliable, trained legal virtual assistants.
“DocketHire transformed how our firm operates. Our virtual paralegal handles intake and document prep so efficiently that we took on 30% more cases without adding office staff.”
Sarah Mitchell
Managing Partner
Mitchell & Associates, Personal Injury
“I was skeptical about remote legal staff, but our DocketHire assistant knows Clio better than most in-house hires I have made. The onboarding was seamless and the cost savings are significant.”
David Chen
Solo Practitioner
Chen Law Group, Immigration
“We use DocketHire for billing, calendar management, and client intake across three offices. The consistency and reliability have been outstanding. I recommend them to every firm I know.”
Maria Gonzalez
Operations Director
Barrera Gonzalez LLP, Family Law
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