LEGAL PROFESSIONALS PRICING GUIDE - WITH JOB DESCRIPTIONS Recently updated for Q1, 2017

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1 LEGAL PROFESSIONALS PRICING GUIDE - WITH JOB DESCRIPTIONS Recently updated for Q1, (USA) (PH) contact@staffvirtual.com

2 Pricing Guide Legal Process Outsourcing Legal Process Outsourcing, also known as legal outsourcing, is one of the growing trends in the legal profession where in-house legal departments or organizations outsource legal work from areas where it is costly to perform. Legal outsourcing works well for firms with highly repetitive, transactional legal and administrative processes. Staff Virtual makes it easy for busy attorneys and law firms to outsource time-consuming projects to the Philippines. We choose our clients carefully and partner only with progressive lawyers who eagerly embrace the radical changes that are reshaping their profession. Staff Virtual Job Description Title Searcher Legal Secretary Legal Assistant Transcriptionist Medical Records Processor Legal Researcher E-Discovery Specialist Compliance Manager Paralegal Lawyer 2017 Pricing Guide STAFFVIRTUAL $6,631 - $15,600 $999 - $2,199 $999 - $1,199 $999 - $1,399 $999 - $1,299 $1,299 - $2,299 $999 - $1,199 $1,599 - $1,799 $1,799 - $2,299 $999 - $1,499 $1,999 - $2,899 1

3 Glossary of Job Descriptions Legal Process Outsourcing Title Searcher - Responsibilities generally include researching titles, real estate records, and compiling a list of mortgage and other contracts. Reports their research findings to attorneys and other legal professionals as needed in determining the legal barriers that exist in the sale of a property. Legal Secretary - Provides day-to-day clerical, administrative and secretarial support in running a legal service or law firm. Completes tasks such as case research or preparing and sending legal documents, under the supervision of an attorney or paralegal. Also performs traditional secretarial jobs, from answering phones and taking messages, to creating detailed spreadsheets and presentations. Legal Assistant - Does a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents. Also gathers and arranges evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation. Works directly with clients in a non-advising capacity, such as answering questions, scheduling appointments and making sure all court requirements are met. Transcriptionist - Listens to recorded materials and types the material into written form. Aside from being a fast typist, possesses an eye toward accuracy and a commitment to deliver a quality transcript to each customer. Medical Records Processor - Performs administrative tasks including entering medical and financial information into databases, creating and implement filing systems, and ensuring that the records are being managed according to industry standards. Confirms with physicians or other medical personnel that records are complete and accurate. Usually holds a certificate or associate degree in medical billing and coding or health information technology. Legal Researcher - Help lawyers prepare for court cases by conducting relevant research. Provides research that ties in with evidences presented, case law, and even the litigation process. Has detailed knowledge of various online legal research resources. E-Discovery Specialist - Uses technology to facilitate discovery and manage electronic data. Performs data collections using EnCase, ediscovery and other computer forensic tools on a variety of systems including MS Exchange, Enterprise Vault, network shares, etc. to support investigations and litigations. Compliance Manager - Responsible for ensuring that the company understands and complies with any laws or regulations that apply to its type of business. Identifies where issues with legality and ethics within a company are taking place, and then fixes these problems quickly and effectively. Also evaluates the efficiency of controls and continuously improves them. Paralegal - Helps lawyers get ready for trials, hearings and other legal proceedings by doing research, drafting legal documents, interviewing witnesses and preparing exhibits. Also handles administrative tasks such as filing papers, answering telephone calls, and maintaining and organizing reference files. Lawyer - Advises and represents clients in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters. Counsels clients about their legal rights and obligations, and suggests courses of action in business and personal matters. Also oversees the work of support staff, such as paralegals and legal assistants Pricing Guide STAFFVIRTUAL 2

4 About Staff Virtual We build Legal Process Outsourcing teams in as little as 1-2 weeks. We ll recruit, hire, and on-board your staff, who work from one of our modern facilities in the Philippines - under our direct supervision. Your staff integrates seamlessly with your company, making it more efficient, scalable and profitable. Since 2009, we've helped dozens of companies realize tremendous ROI by building teams of legal professionals in the Philippines. Why Outsource Legal Processes to the Philippines? Our clients report saving as much as 70% on payroll costs Filipinos speak Excellent English The Philippines is a highly westernized culture The Philippines enjoys an abundance of highly educated professionals The country also enjoys availability of prime yet affordable office space Companies can operates 3 shifts, around the clock, and never close Companies can improve operations and the quality of their customer support 2017 Pricing Guide STAFFVIRTUAL 3

5 Employee,Independent Contractor or Managed Virtual Staff A Side-By-Side Comparison Employee Independent Contractor Managed Virtual Staff Benefits Overtime Pay Social Security Taxes Unemployment Insurance Workers Comp/Disability Insurance Family & Medical Leave COBRA Benefit Tax Deduction in Monthly Pay Company Provides Tools Company Pays Travel Expenses Company may Pay Pension Worker Provides Tools Worker Works Exclusively for Company Worker uses Company Resources Worker May Work for other companies Worker is Paid Vacation Pay Worker Decides How Tasks are Completed Worker Sets Working Hours Worker May Receive Profit Sharing Regular Reporting of KPIs to Employer Recruitment Time Financial Risk for Employer Risk of Lawsuits for Employer Start-up Costs of Employer Office Costs of Employer Responsibility of Employer Commitment Level of Employer Negotiable ne 2017 Pricing Guide STAFFVIRTUAL 4

6 GET A QUOTE for Legal Process Outsourcing (USA) (PH) contact@staffvirtual.com Born in California. Raised in Makati