HEY SOLO LAWYERS!
Lewis Legal Presents...
I will be your...
ASSOCIATE FOR A MONTH
Hey lawyers! For those of you who don't know me, my name is Sonrisa Lewis, Esq. I am an experienced attorney of almost ten years, and I have enjoyed running my freelance firm, Lewis Legal, for about four years now.
As a freelance attorney, I typically provide support to my attorney-colleagues on an as-needed basis. Lawyers contact me when things get busy, and I help complete discrete projects. I love being able to provide as-needed support to my lawyers, and many of you have really enjoyed the flexibility of having my support when you need it, without a long-term commitment!
Lately, however, lawyers have been asking for more access to me- looking for a way to have me closer at hand and readily available to handle work on a regular basis. I hear you!
In response, I am offering a new program... just call me your ASSOCIATE FOR A MONTH where I will step in and give your firm ongoing and robust support for an entire month!
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
As your Associate for a Month, we will work closely together for 4 consecutive weeks (one month). I will be readily available to you, prioritizing your work each week at no cost to you. (More on that later!) This is not a subscription service, it is one full month of direct wrap-around support. From me. Personally. When you need it most!
Ready to get started? Schedule a Strategy Call with me, and we could be working together in no time!
Sonrisa Lewis, Esq.
The Details...
ONE MONTHLY RETAINER
5 PROJECT HOURS PER WEEK
Here's exactly what you get when you have me as your Associate for a Month.
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5 HOURS OF WORK TIME - Per Week Over 4 Consecutive Weeks
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A WEEKLY PROJECT CALL - Every Monday Or Tuesday (Mandatory)
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AN ADDITIONAL SUPPORT CALL - Each Week (Optional If Needed)
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DIRECT AND RAPID ACCESS TO ME - Call Or Text My VIP Line During Work Hours And I Will Respond ASAP
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A LOWER HOURLY RATE - You Save Money By Purchasing My Time Under One Monthly Retainer Rather Than Paying My Hourly Rate
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REGULAR TIMECARDS - To Make It Easy To Ethically Mark Up My Rate And Bill Your Clients
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I TAKE THE TIME TO PERSONALLY LEARN YOUR FIRM And Your Individual Style Of Work- Just Like A Real Associate!
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NEED EXTRA TIME DURING ANY GIVEN WEEK? - You Can Roll Hours Back Taking Time From The End Of Your Month OR You Can Pay For Additional Hours At A Discounted Hourly Rate As Needed
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NEED MORE THAN 5 PROJECT HOURS PER WEEK? - Ask About My 10-Hour Plan!
You're Probably Wondering...
WHO IS THIS GOOD FOR?
Many solo lawyers could benefit from having an Associate for a Month!
YOU ARE GOING TO BE IN TRIAL FOR ALMOST AN ENTIRE MONTH
You have a long trial or several trials coming up. You would like to keep some work moving forward for your clients while you are busy litigating. That way you won’t fall too far behind.
You- “How in the heck am I going to keep my solo firm running while I’m litigating the Smith case for three weeks straight?!”
YOU ARE SWAMPED AND
BEHIND ON WORK
Perhaps you are running late on deadlines or consistently apologizing to clients for taking time to get back to them. You could really use a hand for a month, just to catch up!
You- “Sorry Client. I know I said that I would have this to you by Friday, but things have been crazy, and it looks like it’s going to be sometime next week.”
YOU NEED TIME OFF FOR PERSONAL REASONS
Whether it be for vacation, health reasons, or family stuff… you are going to be out of the office for a period of time, and you don’t want to fall too far behind. You would like someone who can brilliantly produce work while you’re away.
You- “I am responding to work emails from my phone during my kid’s soccer game… sigh, as usual.”
YOU NEED MORE SUPPORT BUT YOU DON'T WANT TO HIRE
Maybe you don’t yet have the consistent workflow or revenue to hire help. Or, maybe you simply don’t want to hire a new associate for your firm. You’re not big on training or hand-holding. You want a competent and trusted lawyer who can come in and hit the ground running, producing work for you right away!
YOU STAY UP LATE WORKING... EVERY... SINGLE... NIGHT
You would like to move towards running your firm efficiently and getting more rest.
You- “I don’t ever go to bed before midnight, and I have not seen Squid Games or the latest season of Bridgerton.”
YOU ARE MODERATELY-TO-VERY ORGANIZED
You can be okay at delegating work, especially if you have someone to help prompt you.
You- “I can commit to a Project Call every Monday with Sonrisa. She’s pleasant to talk to. I know that she will help me get my thoughts together so that I can easily pass work to her.”
Hey Sonrisa...
WHAT'S THE INVESTMENT?
We will talk more about the investment during our upcoming Strategy Call.
For now, here are some more details!
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YOU SAVE MONEY WHEN YOU WORK WITH ME FOR A MONTH.
- As your Associate for a Month, I charge one lump monthly retainer.
- When you add up the hours, you end up paying less than my typical hourly rate.
- Think of it as saving by buying in bulk!
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YOU CAN ETHICALLY PROFIT ON THE HOUR.
- When you work with a freelance attorney, you can ethically mark up my rate, pass it to your client, and profit on the hour.
- My services end up costing you nothing and can even help you increase your revenue!
- (Of course always double check with the rules of your jurisdiction!)
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PURCHASE ADDITIONAL HOURS AT A DISCOUNTED HOURLY RATE.
- When you work with me as your Associate for a Month, you are my priority.
- I offer you first dibs on additional hours at a discounted rate!
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ENJOY ACCOUNTABILITY, SAVINGS, AND QUALITY WORK...
- ...from an experienced freelance attorney who you trust!
But what's it like working with Sonrisa?
HERE'S A SNEAK PEAK AT
WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE TO WORK WITH ME!
For more reviews, head on over to my testimonials page.
M. Ebrahimi, Esq.
Family Law and Immigration Attorney
I very much appreciate the real-time support that Sonrisa is able to provide to me.
H. Barnes, Esq.
Attorney and ADR Professional
If you are looking for a freelance attorney who will personally be available and accountable to you and your law firm, then I highly recommend Sonrisa.
D. Ross, Esq.
Trial Attorney
Sonrisa is far more talented and reliable than the typical freelance or associate-level attorney, and she’s making my work life a lot less stressful.
Sonrisa, I still have questions!
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
CHECK OUT THESE FAQs.
Will this actually work well?
Yes! I have done this with clients before. Usually they tell me that they feel “relieved” or “better” to catch up on things.
What if I need more time in any given week? What if more time is needed to meet a deadline or finish a particular project?
If you need more time, you have two options. You can roll hours back. These hours will be taken from the end of the month. This is a good option if you don’t want to invest any more for the month, and you don’t mind front loading your time and getting more work done at the start of the month. –OR– You have the option of purchasing additional priority time at a discounted hourly rate. This time can be used immediately. This is a good option if you want to make sure that you have your hours reserved with me and spread throughout the entire month.
What if I don't have enough work to use all of my hours in any given week?
You definitely have enough work- trust me! Before you sign up, we will talk to make sure that you have enough workflow to benefit from an Associate for a Month.
What if I am busy and I can't get around to delegating work to Sonrisa for a particular week?
I know you’re busy, and that’s exactly why you need an Associate for a Month! I ask that we both commit to a weekly delegation call on Monday or Tuesday morning. It can be a lengthy call if needed or just a quick 2-minute call to say hello and make sure that everything is on track for the week. During this call we will make sure that the delegation magic happens!
Can I save my weekly hours and roll them forward to the next week?
No. Under this plan, I am reserving work time for you each week (the 5 work hours and Project Call time). The 5 work hours must be used each week and do not roll forward. But don’t worry, 5 hours can be used very quickly. If we stick with our delegation calls, we can certainly figure out how to use the time. Also, I am really good at bugging you to make sure that you get all of your hours each week!
What if I really am having trouble delegating hours, despite our weekly project calls and multiple prompts from Sonrisa?
I will do everything I can to help you delegate work and get the most out of your time. If you truly cannot delegate enough work, you will lose any portion of the 5 hours that goes unused in a given week. If you do not delegate any work to me by Thursday at 1pm, then you may lose all or a portion of your 5 hours for the week. For work delegated after 1pm on Thursday, I will do my very best to ensure that you get your work time from me, but I cannot promise you your full 5 hours if I have the work (including the materials needed to complete the work) so late in the week. Again, I will reach out often to help you get your time!
This sounds great, Sonrisa!
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED...
Reach out to me! I am a true solo (like you!) and therefore, I ONLY offer a few of these Associate for a Month packages at a time. Click on the link below to schedule a call with me. If we decide to work together, I will send you an onboarding link, and we will be working together in no time... super easy!
I look forward to supporting you and your law firm. Talk to you soon!
Sonrisa Lewis, Esq.
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