Law Office Supplies: A Checklist

You’ve sacrificed sleep, money, and (at times) even your sanity to get your law firm off the ground.

Now that you’re just about ready to open up the doors of your own legal practice, you want to make sure that you have all the right office supplies.

But while you’re an expert in all things tort law and mediation, you’re not exactly as confident when it comes to knowing which law office supplies you need. Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered.

Read on to make sure you have the most important legal office supplies in stock before you meet with your first client.

The Basics

First of all, let’s cover the absolute necessities of law office supplies.

You’re going to need tons of legal pads not just for yourself, but also for your clients. Stock up on them in bulk, because your clients will walk away with just as many as you do (if not more).

We also suggest investing in some branded pens and pencils. This way, not only will you have plenty of writing utensils, but you’ll also be using promotional products to market your firm in the process.

Also grab plenty of paperclips, manilla and standard envelopes, stamps, file folders, and three-ring binders.

The Next Level

We also suggest that you invest in a corkboard with some pins or a magnetic board that you can write on with an erasable marker.

Though you certainly shouldn’t be putting up any sensitive client information, a full board can make you look busy to clients and help you to keep track of your appointments.

You should also invest in high-quality legal paper, especially this type of paper for writing wills and other important legal documents. Also, grab estate planning tab dividers, a label maker, and plenty of protective covers for the most important legal documents.

Make sure you also have plenty of tape, rubber bands, scissors, staplers and extra staples, and even a hole punch.

Develop a Supply Policy

Finally, don’t forget to create a policy regarding law firm office supplies.

You might feel like a bit of a stickler at first, but the truth is that stolen office supply costs can add up incredibly quickly.

Let employees know that you’ll be monitoring the use of your office supplies and that they’ll need to cover any excessive gaps on their own. (This is also a good time to develop your overall discretionary spending policy.)

Make Sure You Have These Law Office Supplies

Now that you know more about the most important law office supplies you need to have, it’s time to start looking for quality suppliers.

Remember, don’t be afraid to negotiate, and buy in bulk to save a bit of cash whenever possible.

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