FAQS

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Do you have a referral program?

Absolutely!

Back Office Betties offers our clients a $350 gift card for each referral that becomes a client, as well as $150 off your referral’s first month of service! (Valid for both Virtual Legal Receptionist services and Virtual Legal Assistant services.)

Know a busy attorney who would benefit from Virtual Legal Receptionists & Assistants? Send them here!

What's the difference between a Legal Answering Service & Virtual Legal Assistant Service?

With a Legal Answering Service, specialized virtual legal receptionists answer your inbound calls and handle them just like an in-house receptionist: qualifying leads, scheduling appointments, processing payments, taking messages, and more. In fact, no one will even know they aren’t sitting in your office!

Virtual Legal Assistants are highly skilled, hand-selected professionals who take pesky admin work off your plate. They help you with anything you need, from document management to client billing, translation services, website management, CRM management, and more.

Not sure what you need? Schedule a free Discovery call.

What makes Back Office Betties better than other virtual staffing services?

To start, we only serve attorneys like you! In doing so, we’ve specialized our services and features to meet the unique needs of small law firms.

Plus, Back Office Betties is a one-stop shop for your law firm!

We offer both Legal Answering Services and Virtual Legal Assistant services, making us a #1 staffing solution for law firms.

Learn more about what makes Back Office Betties special.

Will I need to get a new phone number for the Legal Answering Service?

Nope! You can keep your number.

We will provide you with a phone number to forward your calls to. You choose when and for how long you want calls to be routed to your new team of Virtual Legal Receptionists.

Can you provide me with a phone number if I need one?

We can! We are happy to provide you with a phone number in your area code or the area code of your choice (depending on availability) for your legal answering services.

You are welcome to provide this number directly to your clients and publish it on your website and anywhere else you choose.

How do I forward my phone calls to Back Office Betties?

For most phone providers, forwarding your phone calls to your new law firm virtual receptionists will be as easy as dialing a code from your phone. If you need help, we are here for you!

How much do Back Office Betties services cost?

Take a look at our monthly plans here.

How do you calculate plan minutes? Is time rounded up?

We believe in transparent pricing. Your minutes will never be rounded up.

That means:

If your virtual receptionist takes a call that lasts for 2 minutes and 45 seconds, we record that call as 2.75 minutes and charge you accordingly.

If your virtual assistant spends 25 minutes and 30 seconds on a task, we record that time as 25.5 minutes and charge you accordingly.

What happens if I go over my plan's minutes or hours?

Additional time is prorated at your plan’s per-minute rate as needed. Discounts are available for higher volume plans.

Plus – You’re not locked into the same plans forever.

For example: if you know you’ll need more time for a project in the future, you can switch to a higher hourly plan temporarily.

Does time roll over into the next month if I don't use it all?

Unused time does not roll over month-to-month.

I don't see a plan that works for me! Can you create custom plans?

We are happy to help whenever possible. Schedule a free Discovery Call to discuss your options!

How do I get started with Back Office Betties?

Schedule your free Discovery Call to get started today.

Together, we’ll determine how your law firm can harness legal-specialized fractional staffing to capture better leads, eliminate interruptions, take control of your time, and make more money.

How many virtual receptionists will be answering my calls?

We keep your receptionist team small to ensure they truly get to know your law firm inside and out.

You’ll have a team of 8-10 Virtual Legal Receptionists answering your calls. They’ll become a true extension of your law firm by understanding your preferences and learning the unique details of your practice.

Can my Virtual Legal Receptionists make outbound calls?

Absolutely! Your team of Virtual Legal Receptionists is happy to contact clients, leads, or colleagues to relay or gather information, schedule consultations, collect payments, answer questions, and more.

What will my Virtual Legal Receptionists say on the phone?

Your call scripting is completely customizable! We will work with you to develop a foolproof call flow blueprint for your law firm. Whether that means starting from the ground up, offering suggestions, or implementing scripts you already have in place.

Back Office Betties’ Account Architects have created hundreds of custom call flow blueprints for small law firms—no two the same!

Do you offer bilingual answering services?

Yep! We have a team of bilingual Spanish-speaking Virtual Legal Receptionists available at no additional cost.

What hours is the Legal Answering Service available?

Monday–Friday, 5 AM–5 PM PT.

After-hours calls will be directed to your voicemail, and those messages will be delivered to your email for your convenience. If you’d like us to check your voicemail each morning and return those calls, we’re happy to do so!

Will I need to get a new phone number for the Legal Answering Service?

Nope! You can keep your number.

We will provide you with a phone number to forward your calls to. You choose when and for how long you want your calls to be routed to your new team of Virtual Legal Receptionists.

How many Virtual Legal Assistants will I have?

Most commonly, one. However, the more, the merrier!

We’ll match you with the Virtual Legal Assistant who is most qualified for your needs. If you have a diverse range of needs or want more than a full-time assistant, we will happily match you with however many assistants you require.

Where are Back Office Betties Virtual Legal Assistants located?

100% of Back Office Betties Virtual Legal Assistants and Receptionists are located in the United States.

What hours will my Virtual Legal Assistant be available?

Back Office Betties Virtual Legal Assistants are typically available during normal business hours.

If you need your VA to attend regularly scheduled meetings or recurring events, let us know when signing up so we can match you with someone who has availability during those times.

How often will I communicate with my Virtual Legal Assistant?

It’s up to you. But it’s important to establish your communication expectations from the start.

We require our Virtual Legal Assistants to respond to tasks and correspondence within one business day. If you need a quicker turnaround, let us know when signing up. We will communicate your expectations to ensure you’re matched with the optimal VA for your law firm!

Regular check-in meetings can be scheduled between you and your VA if you’d like to go over weekly plans and goals, but you can reach out to your Virtual Legal Assistant at any time.

How quickly will my Virtual Legal Assistant complete tasks?

Completion time is dependent on the task and your Virtual Legal Assistant’s workload.

We require our Virtual Legal Assistants to respond to tasks and correspondence within one business day.

Keep in mind, our freelance VAs are independent business owners and masters of juggling a variety of tasks and clients. Most of our VAs will have more than one client to consider, so expressing project deadlines and your desired turnaround time is essential.

What if I don't like my Virtual Legal Assistant?

No worries! Back Office Betties’ proprietary VA matching service ensures that you’ll be matched with a Virtual Legal Assistant who understands your terminology, has experience with the work you need to be done, and is available during the hours you need them.

However, if it isn’t working out for any reason, we’ll happily match you with a new Virtual Legal Assistant at no additional charge.

You’ll never be understaffed again.

What's next after I sign up?

You’ll be matched with your perfect Virtual Legal Assistant typically within five business days after submitting your setup form.

Your new VA will be in touch with you to schedule a free 30-minute meeting to go over your goals, tasks, and to get the ball rolling!

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