Legal Process Outsourcing for U.S. Firms | Hire Offshore Legal Experts from the Philippines
Enhance efficiency, reduce expenditures, and empower your U.S. legal team to focus on high-value work.
Significant cost savings
What is Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) and How Does It Benefit U.S. Legal Practices?
Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) is the practice of delegating legal tasks from U.S. law firms and corporate legal departments to external professionals—often offshore teams with strong legal training and technical capabilities.
Across the United States, LPO has become increasingly relevant due to rising labor costs, attorney and paralegal shortages, and the growing demand for specialized legal support. From mid-sized law firms to enterprise-level legal departments, outsourcing is now a strategic way to improve productivity while reducing operational pressure.
Flat Planet connects U.S. legal entities with highly skilled legal professionals in the Philippines, offering reliable, compliant, and cost-effective support across a wide range of legal functions. Through LPO, U.S. firms gain:
Why Choose Flat Planet for Your LPO Needs?
The Flat Planet Advanta ge: Your Partner in U.S. Legal Efficiency
Significant Cost Reduction
Reduce labor costs dramatically by leveraging highly trained legal talent in the Philippines—without compromising accuracy or professionalism. Firms benefit from premium support at a fraction of U.S. hiring costs.
Access to Specialized Legal Talent
Tap into a robust pool of English-proficient professionals familiar with U.S. legal systems, including:
- Paralegals
- Legal researchers
- Document reviewers
- Contract specialists
- Litigation support staff
Many hold law degrees and have experience working within common-law frameworks.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency
Outsource routine, high-volume, or time-consuming tasks so your attorneys can dedicate more time to:
- Client-facing work
- Legal strategy
- Case development
Revenue-generating activities
Scalability & Flexibility
Easily scale teams up or down based on caseloads, seasonal demand, or special projects—without the complexities of traditional hiring.
Rigorous Quality Assurance
Flat Planet employs strict vetting, skills testing, training, and ongoing supervision to ensure high-quality legal output that meets U.S. standards.
Robust Data Security & Confidentiality
We enforce strong privacy and data-protection protocols, including secure infrastructure, controlled-access systems, and compliance with U.S. confidentiality requirements to safeguard sensitive legal information.
Our Comprehensive LPO Services for U.S. Law Firms & Legal Departments
Specialized Legal Support for Every Aspect of Your Practice
Legal Research
- Case law and statutory research
- Regulatory analysis
- Legal memoranda and opinion drafting
- Research specific to U.S. jurisdictions
Document Review & Management
- E-discovery review
- Contract abstraction
- Due diligence
- Redlining and document comparison
Paralegal Support
- Drafting and formatting legal documents
- Preparing pleadings and discovery responses
- Litigation support tasks
- Case file organization
Contract Drafting & Administration
- NDAs and service agreements
- Lease and vendor agreements
- Contract lifecycle management
- Redlining and template creation
Litigation Support
- Deposition summaries
- Trial preparation
- Exhibit management
- Brief drafting assistance
Intellectual Property Support
- Trademark research
- Patent prior-art searches
- IP portfolio tracking
- Filing assistance
Legal Data Entry & Administrative Support
- Docketing
- Billing and time entry
- Client intake
- File management and organization
The Flat Planet LPO Process: Seamless Integration for U.S. Practices
Your Simplified Path to Effective Legal Outsourcing
Ready to Elevate Your Legal Practice with Smart LPO Solutions?
Partner with Flat Planet and unlock expert, cost-effective legal support that strengthens your firm’s performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (LPO for U.S. Businesses)
How does Flat Planet ensure compliance with U.S. legal ethics and data privacy?
We implement strict confidentiality protocols, secure IT infrastructure, and controlled-access systems to protect attorney-client privilege, PII, and sensitive case information.
What qualifications do your legal professionals have?
Our talent pool includes law graduates, paralegals, legal analysts, and document review specialists experienced in common-law systems and U.S. processes.
How are time zones managed for effective collaboration?
Teams can work U.S. business hours, extended hours, or hybrid schedules depending on your operational needs.
What are the typical cost savings for LPO?
U.S. firms typically save 50–70% compared to hiring equivalent roles domestically.
How quickly can I onboard an LPO team member?
Most clients onboard within 2–4 weeks, depending on role complexity and required experience.
What legal software and platforms can your team use?
Our professionals are experienced with platforms like Clio, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Relativity, MyCase, Smokeball, and various CRM and contract management tools.
