What are the pros and cons of allowing a paralegal to telecommute?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Paralegals have access to sensitive information. Telecommuting decreases (in some ways) the security of that information. The cons of any telecommuting position are the inability control productivity and to gauge quality control. Telecommuting jobs are best when productivity is easily measured, or the employee is a well-known commodity to the employer.

Answer by  mannersandsuch (1796)

Not being able to have work in hard copies of paper can get frustrating but the pay for telecommuter can be slightly less. You are also able to save office space and keep a good employ even when there life situation changes.

Answer by  Brett (7986)

Paralegals aren't lawyers, so as such, aren't as educated in law, however because of this, they aren't nearly as expensive.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Pros: No need to have office space available. Probably okay for an experienced, known entity. Cons: Confidentiality may be a problem. Not a good idea if the paralegal is an unknown entity. Might be difficult to gauge workload. Minute-to-minute communication may be a problem.

Answer by  Mary39 (521)

Some of the pros are that you can work at your own pace and not be disturbed by others. A con would be you may need help.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

Cons: less supervision Pros: more flexible scheduling because there is no commute time A reasonable compromise is to allow telecommuting one or two days a week on a trial basis.