I am starting a remote only litigation gig soon. What are some good tips and tricks to stay on course? Not a large team. Do you have a set target every day? Break down tasks? Communication skills and more? What’s the one thing you do and the one thing to watch out for? I can’t make all the mistakes so asking for help. What advice would you the remote work tell yourself with years behind your belt?

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Don't hesitate to pick up the phone and turn on your camera, especially as you're establishing yourself and filling your plate. Assuming you're not going to an office to ramp up, you have to initiate much more with people so you can build trust and relationships. When you're talking with someone new, spend time getting to know them and sharing a bit about yourself before getting straight to business, same as you would in person.

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F, I’m in the same boat

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