Many lawyers and attorneys shifted to working from home during the pandemic. And in the post-COVID world, they’re looking for new, productive, and flexible ways to work.
Lawyers often work independently and their needs are different from other professionals. Client privacy is of top concern, as is a professional image and access to administrative support.
These unique needs are all met in a coworking space—here are four key reasons why.
4 Reasons Lawyers Should Use Coworking Spaces
1. Attorney and Client Privacy
Privacy is of utmost importance to both attorneys and their clients.
Zoom calls from a home office can be interrupted by family members and meeting in a public place isn’t ideal for confidential discussions.
Coworking spaces, however, have a few options for private meetings:
- Dedicated private offices.
- Bookable meeting rooms for when you need a larger space.
- Insulated phone booths for confidential calls.
These options allow attorneys and clients to feel comfortable discussing confidential matters without interruptions or others overhearing.
2. Flexible Workspace Options
Companies and organizations worldwide are embracing flexibility and remote work, and attorneys are also jumping on this trend.
A coworking space gives lawyers options, which is particularly beneficial to those who want to serve clients outside their geographical area.
For example, you may be Scottsdale-based, but have clients in Tucson—simply come join us at The Post on a day pass or book a meeting room to meet with your clients. You can offer them a professional meeting space in their hometown, which builds strong client-attorney rapport while opening up new business opportunities in a different city.
Even if you don’t travel often, a coworking space is another workspace where you can come and go as you please. You have the flexibility to work when and where you want, while always having access to the administrative support and amenities you need.
Further, coworking space memberships are more flexible than traditional office spaces.
Memberships are completely customizable to your needs and are billed on a flexible monthly schedule, so you’re not locked into a rigid long-term contract like a traditional office. This allows you to scale up or down as your business requires.
Other flexibility perks offered here at The Post include:
- Part-time private offices: This option is ideal for lawyers who only need a workspace for a few hours or days a week. Lawyers who travel frequently may also benefit from part-time private offices to use while they’re in town.
- 24/7 access: Come and go as you please with our secure access system.
- Spatial diversity: We have a variety of spaces such as an outdoor patio, shared coworking areas, a full kitchen, lounges, and phone booths; you can choose how and where you want to work.
- Coworking day pass: This option allows you to use The Post’s facilities for one day from 9:00 am-5:00 pm—perfect for visiting attorneys from other cities.
3. Professional Environment to Expand Business
As a lawyer, credibility is everything. Your clients need to feel they’re in good hands, and your office plays a big part in that.
Coworking spaces can be extremely supportive to lawyers seeking to build a strong professional image by making a good first impression. There are a few reasons why:
- Environment: Meeting clients at a professional workspace comes across differently than in a public coffee shop. You can prepare a meeting room complete with coffee and your presentation queued up.
- Contact information: When you operate out of a private office in a coworking space, you have a professional address for your business. You can also take advantage of virtual office services for voicemail and mail forwarding services. This allows you to separate your work from your home with dedicated business contact information.
- Google Business Profile: If you have a business address (i.e., through your private office membership at a coworking space), you’re eligible for a Google Business Profile. This is a powerful tool that lets potential customers find you online when searching for relevant keywords. You can learn more about this in our guide to optimizing Google’s business tools.
If you’re looking to expand your business, too, you may want to take advantage of bookable flex spaces to hold events, networking opportunities, lunch-and-learns, or important meetings and depositions.
Access to professional space not only makes it easier to complete important day-to-day operations but elevates your professional image so you can grow and expand your business.
4. Administrative Support for Lawyers
The last reason coworking spaces are perfect for lawyers is administrative support at a fraction of the cost.
At The Post, for example, we have on-site staff available to help you at any time. They can:
- Operate as a signing witness for notary services with your clients.
- Set up and troubleshoot A/V equipment in your meeting room.
- Offer professional and efficient concierge services.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including common areas.
- Keep the coffee brewing all day long
If you operate independently in a traditional office space or from a home office, this type of administrative support is either unavailable or very expensive.
At a coworking space, you’re part of a community of professionals. And because there are others sharing the space, we can offer a number of services, amenities, and perks at a fraction of the cost.
On the community note, we should mention one last benefit of coworking for lawyers: networking and relationship-building.
While not specific to attorneys, coworking spaces are an ideal space to meet like-minded professionals, expand your professional network, and increase your opportunities for socialization throughout the day.
Here at The Post, we keep in touch through our exclusive member portal and regularly host events for our members.
If you’re a lawyer or attorney in the Tucson area looking for a professional and productive workspace, you’ll find it at The Post. Book a tour of The Post today.