5 Signs You’re Ready to Bring in a Paralegal — Without Breaking the Budget

Personal Injury Edition

Running a solo personal injury practice isn’t for the faint of heart. Between managing clients, collecting medical records, drafting demands, and preparing for litigation, your to-do list never really ends. You’re doing it all — but should you be?

Many solo attorneys reach a point where handling everything alone starts to cost more than it saves — in time, energy, and opportunities.

Here are five signs you’re ready to bring in a paralegal — without the full-time overhead:

1. You’re Drowning in Medical Records and Can’t Focus on Strategy

Sifting through pages of treatment notes, chasing providers, and organizing records for demand packages can eat up hours. When administrative tasks start interfering with trial prep or client strategy, it’s time to delegate.

2. Your Demand Letters Are Sitting in Draft Mode for Days

You know exactly what needs to go in the demand — you just haven’t had time to sit and pull it all together. A skilled paralegal can draft a strong demand letter based on your notes and records, helping you move the case forward faster.

3. You’re Turning Away Good Cases

There’s nothing more frustrating than saying no to a potential client because you don’t have the bandwidth. If your plate is too full to grow your practice, that’s a clear sign you need support. With the right help, you can stop letting good cases slip by.

4. You Want Help — But Not Another Salary

Hiring a full-time employee means payroll, benefits, and long-term commitments. If your caseload fluctuates or you’re not ready to take on that kind of expense, freelance or contract support gives you the flexibility to scale up when needed — and pause when things slow down.

5. You’re Spending More Time Managing Files Than Practicing Law

From scheduling reviewing records to redacting documents and preparing discovery responses, non-billable work adds up fast. If most of your day is spent doing things a paralegal could handle, you’re leaving money — and time — on the table.

You Don’t Have to Do It All Alone

Solo doesn’t have to mean unsupported. Reliable paralegal assistance can give you back your time, help you grow your practice, and reduce stress — without the cost of a full-time hire.

That’s exactly what Reliant Paralegal Solutions LLC provides — remote litigation support tailored to solo personal injury attorneys. Whether you need help on a project or consistent support throughout the life of a case, we’re here to make your practice run smoother and more profitably.