Though hiring any staff member or freelancer is always a big business decision, there are two clear signs that you need a paralegal’s help as soon as possible. First, you should hire a paralegal if you—or other lawyers in your practice—are feeling overwhelmed with work and non-billable tasks. Second, if you’re having trouble keeping costs down at your firm, you could probably use a paralegal. If you’re struggling with time-management issues, your clients aren’t satisfied, or you simply need more support dealing with the work overload, then it’s time to consider hiring a paralegal.