Time is the most valuable asset for any law firm. Yet, countless attorneys spend hours each day on non-billable administrative work—time that could be dedicated to client cases, trial preparation, or high-value legal strategy.

The reality? Every minute spent on administrative tasks is lost revenue.

What if you could offload 60% of your legal admin work without sacrificing quality, security, or efficiency? That’s exactly what law firms achieve when they partner with MOVE’s virtual legal professionals. By outsourcing legal research, document preparation, client intake, and case management, attorneys can focus on billable work and significantly increase firm revenue.

Anthony Geraci, founder of Geraci Law Firm and MOVE, knows this firsthand. After realizing how much time his attorneys spent on non-revenue-generating work, he built MOVE to provide an efficient, cost-effective solution for law firms looking to scale without increasing overhead.

The Hidden Costs of Non-Billable Work

Attorneys often underestimate just how much time they spend on non-billable tasks. These include:

• Client Intake & Scheduling – Initial consultations, follow-ups, and calendar management.
• Document Preparation – Drafting contracts, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Legal Research – Reviewing case law, statutes, and regulatory compliance.
• Billing & Timekeeping – Tracking hours, generating invoices, and handling client payments.
• Case File Organization – Managing and updating case files and document repositories.

How much is this costing your firm?

A Quick Cost Breakdown

If an attorney bills at $350 per hour and spends 15 hours per week on non-billable work, that’s $5,250 in lost revenue—every week. Over a year, that’s more than $250,000 in lost billable hours.

This is where MOVE changes the equation.

How MOVE Enables Lawyers to Maximize Billable Hours

MOVE provides highly skilled virtual legal professionals who take on time-consuming, repetitive administrative work so attorneys can focus on high-value legal tasks. Here’s how:

1. Legal Admin & Client Management

MOVE’s virtual legal assistants handle:

• Client intake and follow-ups.
• Calendar coordination for meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Case file organization and document tracking.

2. Document Preparation & Contract Drafting

MOVE ensures that all necessary documents are accurate, properly formatted, and ready for attorney review.

• Legal research memos supporting case strategies.
• Discovery responses and contract drafting.
• Litigation support through well-organized case files and trial preparation.

3. Billing & Time Management Assistance

MOVE helps law firms stay on top of invoicing, timekeeping, and payment follow-ups so attorneys don’t waste hours on administrative bookkeeping.

Case Study: How MOVE Helped a Law Firm Boost Revenue by 40%

The Challenge:

A mid-sized law firm was struggling with inefficiency. Attorneys were spending an average of 20 hours per week on administrative tasks, leading to:

• Delays in case preparation.
• Lower billable hours.
• Increased burnout among attorneys and staff.

The MOVE Solution:

• MOVE assigned dedicated virtual legal professionals to manage legal research, document preparation, and case file management.
• The firm offloaded 60% of its non-billable workload, freeing attorneys to focus on casework.
• MOVE’s structured onboarding ensured seamless workflow integration.

The Results:

• 40% increase in billable hours per attorney.
• $500,000 in additional annual revenue without increasing headcount.
• Reduced burnout and increased job satisfaction for attorneys.

Want to see how MOVE can transform your firm’s efficiency? Download our White Paper: How Geraci Harnessed Global Talent for Explosive Growth.

Why MOVE’s Virtual Legal Team Outperforms Traditional Hiring

Many firms assume hiring full-time in-house staff is the only way to manage workload. However, MOVE’s model provides a more cost-effective, scalable solution.

Expense

Traditional In-House Hire

MOVE Virtual Legal Staff

Salary

$60,000 - $90,000

$25,000 - $40,000

Benefits & Payroll Taxes

$10,000 - $20,000

None

Office Space & Equipment

$5,000 - $10,000

None

Training Costs

$3,000 - $5,000

None

Total Annual Cost

$80,000 - $125,000+

$25,000 - $40,000

MOVE’s virtual legal professionals provide the same high-quality service for a fraction of the cost, while ensuring law firms remain agile and scalable.

Anthony Geraci’s Experience: Why He Built MOVE

As the founder of Geraci Law Firm, Anthony Geraci saw firsthand how much time attorneys were losing on non-billable tasks.

“I created MOVE because I knew there had to be a better way. We needed a system where attorneys could maximize billable hours without adding unnecessary overhead.” – Anthony Geraci

MOVE was built for law firms, by a law firm leader, ensuring that firms get the best of both worlds: lower costs and increased efficiency.

Related Blog Posts

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• Swamped with Legal Admin Work? Here’s How to Take Back Your Time – Discover how virtual legal professionals reduce workloads.
• Think Onboarding Virtual Staff is a Hassle? Think Again – Learn how MOVE integrates virtual staff seamlessly into legal teams.

Key Takeaways

1. Law firms lose significant revenue when attorneys spend time on non-billable work.
2. MOVE’s virtual legal professionals handle 60% of legal admin tasks, freeing attorneys for billable work.
3. Firms using MOVE increase efficiency, reduce costs, and boost revenue by focusing on high-value legal tasks.

Reclaim Your Billable Hours with MOVE

If your law firm is losing revenue to non-billable work, it’s time to rethink your approach. MOVE provides cost-effective, highly skilled virtual legal professionals who help law firms scale efficiently.

Schedule a Free Consultation with MOVE to explore how virtual legal staffing can increase your firm’s profitability.