A certain amount of secretarial support can also be provided off-site . In some firms, there may be certain types of work which will not be suited to teleworking, particularly where there is daily physical collaboration or control, such as in debt collection. The traditional method of training solicitors by situating them close to their mentor also requires review in a teleworking situation. Communication can be effected by telephone, electronic means and by video but the benefits of physical proximity are lost. Conclusions Teleworking offers a viable operational method to provide tangible benefits to firms and their personnel.
Clients also benefit from greater accessibility and lower fees.
The losers are landlords, transport operators and petrol companies. By offering flexible working practices, the firm has attracted high calibre solicitors, now numbering around 20, who had previously been with top City and provincial firms. In establishing the firm, he wished to avoid the high overheads which force up fees charged to clients whilst maintaining the high standards of a City firm.