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I’m not sure how this will impact this bowl, but it is worth pointing out the need to assess whether there should be concern for those in this bowl. While we all understand ADHD is something attorneys are completely capable of managing with legal positions, not everyone in the field agrees with that. https://joinfishbowl.com/post_va66ztgmkw
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I’ve been in the same boat and it sucks, but there are things that can help! Here’s what I have done that has been helpful:
-zoom in on everything you are working on so the font size is massive!!! Do this for your emails too.
-wear blue light glasses. This was a game changer for me. It decreased my eye strain significantly which made it easier to catch typos, etc.
-when you think you are done with something try to put it down for a day (or at least a few hours) before returning to it and doing another review for typos etc. after that you can turn it in.
-ask your assistant to review for typos if you have one
-when reviewing a document, read it backwards. That will help catch typos.
-try doing detail focused work in the morning/first thing. You will be less tired and more likely to catch things
-create a check list of common typos/errors. Go through that whenever reviewing a document. Include every little thing on the list.
-if your firm has grammarly or something more sophisticated than just simple spell check, use it!!
I’m going to try zooming and proofreading backwards. great tips
I’m better at catching typos if I print my work and review the hard copy rather than reviewing the electronic version. You could also try asking your paralegal to review your work once you finish a draft to see if they catch any typos.
You read every character of every word of every sentence, of every page. Ensure you look at every comma, period, etc., in this flow as well. Next, do a quick 2nd flyby pass through and check the formatting, margins, caption, cert of service, et al., and then begin full review no. 3, without hesitation. Read every single word again from start to finish.
Then, after a 30 second-minimum mental breather, at your leisure, repeatedly read every word on every page with complete attention, intent, and focus, again, of the entire doc to be submitted, beginning to end. That’s the 4th lookieloo, done. Nice job.
At this point, you can now scan a little more with your review, rather than fully look at every letter of every word, but you will still need to re-read another 3-5 times, beginning to end, no exceptions.
Now, you are potentially ready to submit. This stage is where I like to ask chat gpt to take a final proofread passthrough, after all the above. Also, here is where to finalize its packaging and logistics of transmission; check the details like file type, pdf/a, share links working, etc., and draft email to client/OC/whomever delivering the product attached.
This system is meticulous, and often mind numbing, but ensures the habit of thorough proofreading and multiple reviews, always. It usually will take 45 minutes total at the minimum if done correctly- no shortcuts- at a reasonably fast pace. Since I have fully enmeshed this process as a required part of my workflow and inherent to my processes, I have eliminated 98% of typos and formatting mistakes (2 yr sample size). It’s foolproof to just follow the procedure. Godspeed, soldier.
This is incredible. The definition of locked in. Printing this ts rn
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I think A1 is Following the thread not paying respects lol
Do your work in phases. Set time bullet point and outline, set time to draft. Set time to revise.
And then most importantly set time to do “support staff review.” Meaning you are ONLY looking for typos and grammar issues. You do not get to make any changes to content, you’re just getting it ready to file.
Perfection is a lie the ADHD goblin tells you. Instead shoot for “good enough.”
Agreed. "Perfect" is the enemy of "good" - and of meeting billable requirements!!