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5 signs of operational inefficiency for in-house legal teams

January 17, 2025
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Year after year, the workload for in-house legal teams increases even as budgets are slashed. In 2024, 69% of general counsel faced moderate to significant cost pressure, and 59% of chief legal officers (CLOs) said their workload had increased in the past year.

So, it’s valid for GCs, CLOs, and other corporate legal leaders to be unhappy about budget constraints. It can feel like the only answer is a bigger budget, even when you know that’s an uphill battle.

But as a smart general counsel, you realize it’s prudent to focus on the variables you can control. For example, could operational inefficiencies within the legal department — particularly around legal matter management — be contributing to frustrations? How can you identify a better way forward when you’ve always done things the same way?

Here are some key warning signs that indicate your team’s processes need a tune-up.

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Escape the vicious cycle of operational inefficiency

Put the usual chaos aside for a moment and imagine a legal department that’s proactive, collaborative, and fully aligned with the organization’s goals. It’s possible — but first, you need to address the inefficiencies holding you back.

If your team isn’t using matter management software to centralize and automate intake, triage, contract review, and more, it’s time to look for a solution. Streamline AI is the modern front door for legal, helping you gain complete visibility into all your team’s work and free up resources for strategic initiatives.

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