The ability to categorize and store these files, along with maintaining office's law library and supplies, is critical to the success of a law firm. At a moment's notice, a law office manager may have to pull out documents for attorneys to do their work, and time cannot be wasted because every case faces specific deadlines. Court dockets, calendars with court deadlines, and law firm budgets must be managed to the letter. A manager's physical and mental organization goes a long way toward keeping legal operations efficient for both lawyers and their …show more content…
Office managers come into contact with confidential information about clients and their cases. They must exercise honesty, trustworthiness, and a willingness to protect the privacy of all clients and their information. The manager needs to have an intuitive sense about how to treat each person and each case, so that all interests are completely protected. Lawyers, meanwhile, rely on the office manager to protect their confidential information as they conduct behind-the-scenes work for each case. ("Law Firm Management - Characteristics of Successful Law Firms - Basic Building Blocks",