Over Hiring an Employee
Per Diem Law Solutions, P.C. fee schedules
are unconventional and individually negotiated with each law firm. PLS believe we are joining your law firm team and should receive competitive compensation while being mindful of your law firm’s resources.
Second, Per Diem Law Solutions, P.C. work is transactional.
You are not paying us for more than the specific work we do for you. PLS is a 1099 contractor and responsible for our own processes, equipment, and taxes. All the above is explicitly stated in our
Services and Fee Agreement
Third, PLS has a Services & Fee Agreement
in place that is signed before we begin any work. It explicitly lays out our responsibilities, the attorney's responsibilities, and that for which we are not responsible. We also always have a clear discussion, which avoids wrong assumptions of what is expected on both sides.
Five Specific Facts About Per Diem Law Solutions, P.C. Operations
Clearly Defined Assignments
Per Diem Law Solutions, P.C. has found that services work best for our attorney customers when the scope of an assignment is clearly defined.
Big Picture Assignments
Per Diem Law Solutions, P.C. makes sure we understand the "big picture" of the case, beyond just the individual given assignment(s).
Mutual Respectful Professional Relationship
Per Diem Law Solutions, P.C. is more successful when there is a mutual respect in the professional relationship. Even though PLS staff are not attorneys we are still legal professionals, and we strive to develop a professional relationship with attorneys that is collaborative and not hierarchical.
Accountability with the Attorney Customer
Per Diem Law Solutions, P.C. has “mandatory check-in points” in our Service Fee Agreements. It is our goal to control costs, through having our attorney customers see the work-in-progress and make sure PLS is on the right track.