Legal Filings and Deadlines Tracker Template

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Stay on top of all your legal filings and deadlines with this efficient tracking system. This template helps you set up a digital filing system, enter existing and new filings, set reminders, and conduct regular reviews to ensure no deadlines are missed.

By following this template, attorneys can avoid the risks associated with missed deadlines and maintain an organized, up-to-date filing system. It includes tasks for system setup, regular updates, staff training, and periodic reviews, making it a robust solution for legal professionals.

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Proposed Tasks

Not Urgent and Not Important

  • Task 10: Backup system monthly
    ☐ Backup the system monthly
  • Task 11: Conduct a staff refresher training every 6 months
    ☐ Conduct a staff refresher training on the digital filing system every 6 months
  • Task 12: Yearly review of the system
    ☐ Conduct a yearly review of the system to ensure it is still meeting needs
  • Task 14: Check deadlines for the week ahead
    ☐ Review deadlines for the week ahead
  • Task 7: Regularly update filings and deadlines ongoing
    ☐ Update the system with new filings and deadlines as they come in
  • Task 8: Check reminders weekly
    ☐ Check reminders weekly to ensure they are working as expected
  • Task 9: Review filings monthly
    ☐ Review filings monthly to ensure all are accounted for
  • Task 13: Enter new cases due in 1 day
    ☐ Add new cases to the system
  • Task 1: Set up a digital filing system due in 1 week
    ☐ Research best digital filing systems ☐ Choose a system ☐ Set up system
  • Task 16: Update case statuses due in 1 week
    ☐ Update the status of ongoing cases in the system
  • Task 2: Enter existing filings and deadlines due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Collect all existing filings ☐ Enter each filing into the system with its deadline
  • Task 3: Set reminders for upcoming deadlines due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Set digital reminders for each deadline ☐ Test reminders to ensure they work
  • Task 4: Create a backup of the digital filing system due in 1 month
    ☐ Create a backup of the digital filing system ☐ Store backup in a secure location
  • Task 15: Archive completed cases due in 1 month
    ☐ Archive completed cases in the system
  • Task 17: Review reminder settings due in 1 month
    ☐ Review and adjust reminder settings as necessary
  • Task 5: Train staff on using the digital filing system due in 5 weeks
    ☐ Prepare training materials ☐ Conduct training sessions ☐ Answer staff questions
  • Task 6: Review system for efficiency in 2 months
    ☐ Review the system for efficiency ☐ Make necessary adjustments
  • Task 18: Clean up the system due in 6 months
    ☐ Remove any unnecessary files or data from the system
  • Task 19: Prepare for end of year due in 11 months
    ☐ Ensure all filings and deadlines for the year are accounted for
  • Task 20: Evaluate need for system upgrade due in 1 year
    ☐ Evaluate whether the system needs an upgrade or replacement