Consistency also reduces the time spent in training and in support. For example, a word processing staff member who takes over a job from a litigation secretary could easily continue with changes and direct input to the document if styles are used. Styles contain pre-defined formatting for each paragraph in the document. All you have to do is add the appropriate text. This formatting could include line spacing, indentation, automatic paragraph numbering, and any font attributes, just to name a few.
Templates can be quite elaborate or very simple.
The figure below is just one example of a letterhead template created for a Potomac client. Potomac's developers can work with the appropriate individuals in your firm generally, a combination of secretaries, word processors, and attorneys to provide you with custom solutions to automate your document production. Letter, Memo, Fax at a minimum your firm should have your 'basic suite' of document types customized. Also provide assistance with creating Discovery documents such as Interrogatories, Request for Admissions and Production of Documents. Automatic Paragraph Numbering create customized numbering schemes frequently used in your firm Print Macros use to put trailers at the bottom of a document or in the footers.