CASE STUDYHow a PI Law Firm Increased Case Capacity by 40% While Cutting Staffing Costs 65%

What does this client’s business do?

NMW Law Firm is a Houston-based personal injury practice handling a high volume of cases across Texas. As their caseload grew, their attorneys struggled to keep up with lead intake, administrative work, and case management tasks—while still providing top-tier legal service to clients.

Bottlenecks:

They needed a cost-effective way to scale their support team without sacrificing quality or U.S.-aligned workflows.

Who was hired, and what was their role?

WithPort partnered with NMW Law Firm to source and onboard a team of highly skilled remote legal professionals in the Philippines, including:

Lead Intake Specialists to qualify inbound leads, capture case details, and schedule consultations

Legal Assistants to support attorneys with case file preparation, calendar management, and client communication

Key responsibilities included:

Managing high-volume lead flow and ensuring no potential client was missed

Assisting attorneys in drafting pleadings, organizing discovery documents, and preparing for trial

Coordinating with medical providers and insurance adjusters for supporting documentation

Keeping case management software up to date for real-time visibility across the firm

What is the salary of the individuals they hired?

Lead Intake Specialists:

$4,960 annually (vs. $30,000 for similar U.S. hires)

Legal Assistants:

$18,000 annually (vs. $50,000 U.S. average)

This resulted in a 65% reduction in staffing costs, freeing up budget for growth initiatives and marketing.

What was the candidates’ background before being hired?

WithPort sourced professionals with:

5–10 years of experience in U.S.-facing legal support roles

Familiarity with platforms like Clio, MyCase, and PracticePanther

Strong understanding of U.S. legal terminology, workflows, and client confidentiality requirements

Excellent written and verbal English proficiency, enabling seamless communication with clients and attorneys

Measurable Impact

Within six months of building their remote team:

Attorneys increased their individual caseloads by 40%

Client response times improved by 50%, leading to higher intake conversion rates

The firm maintained U.S. quality standards at a fraction of domestic costs

WithPort’s hands-on recruiting process ensured NMW had vetted, experienced talent that fit their exact needs—no training from scratch, no culture mismatch, and no downtime.

Thinking of scaling your legal team with top-tier remote talent?

WithPort delivers experienced professionals ready to plug into your workflows—so your attorneys can focus on winning cases.