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11 June 2014
Issue: 7610 / Categories: Legal News
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Weekend callers

Law firms have experienced a 60% rise in out-of-hours calls in the past two years, statistics gathered by virtual receptionist alldayPA reveal.

Clients who want their issues sorted quickly account for a proportion of these, as they are unlikely to e-mail their complaint. The rise of law firms advertising on television and online could also be responsible for the increase. Some law firms are rethinking their regular 9-5, Monday to Friday schedules as a consequence. 

Issue: 7610 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Weightmans—Jason Slatcher

Weightmans—Jason Slatcher

Weightmans appoint new Chief Technology Officer

Mishcon de Reya—trainees

Mishcon de Reya—trainees

Mishcon de Reya announces trainee retention rate of 86%

Sackers—Charlotte Adams & Fraser Sutton

Sackers—Charlotte Adams & Fraser Sutton

Sackers welcomes two new Graduate Solicitor Apprentices

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