Solicitors can work securely from home with a managed remote desktop or hosted setup, multi-factor authentication, protected devices and reliable connectivity. Done properly, LEAP, your legal software and client files are available from home or another office just as they are at your desk, with no drop in security.
Home and hybrid working is now normal in law firms, but it has to be done securely given the client data and funds involved. Here’s how to make it work.
1. A managed remote desktop or hosted setup
Many firms give staff secure access to LEAP and their systems through a remote desktop or hosted environment, so the software runs centrally and data stays in one controlled place rather than scattered across home devices. We design and manage that environment so it’s fast, reliable and secure.
2. Multi-factor authentication everywhere
When staff connect from outside the office, MFA is essential. It means a stolen password alone can’t get anyone in, which is the single most important control for secure remote working.
3. Protected devices
Home working is only safe on trusted devices. Managed laptops with endpoint protection, encryption, application allowlisting and prompt patching mean a machine is just as secure at home as in the office.
4. Reliable connectivity and support
Remote access depends on a good connection at both ends, and on support that reaches people wherever they are. A responsive remote helpdesk means a problem at home is fixed just as quickly as one in the office.
“Did everything I needed to be able to work from home, and is very patient.”
A conveyancing firm First Stop IT supports
For most conveyancing and high-street firms, this sits within fully managed IT and security at about £45 to £100 per user per month, billed per user with no surprise charges for support calls.
Why law firms choose First Stop IT
First Stop IT has supported businesses since 2002, including conveyancing and high-street law firms, and we know the software your practice runs every day: LEAP, Oyez forms, eSigner, BigHand, Sage Payroll, PTP and Xero, alongside Microsoft 365. We support conveyancing and high-street firms in Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford, London and across Essex and Hertfordshire. Our credentials include:
- Cyber Essentials Certified
- IASME Cyber Assurance (Gold)
- NCSC Assured Service Provider (Cyber Advisor for Cyber Essentials)
- Microsoft Partner
- Crown Commercial Service Supplier (G-Cloud)
- Quality Principles Certified
We look after more than 2,000 endpoints across 50 companies, we’ve been named a Top 50 UK MSP for three years running, and we support organisations with 10 to 100 employees across Essex, Hertfordshire and London, including Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford.
Book a free IT and cyber security review
Want secure, smooth home working for your fee earners? Book a free IT and cyber security review with First Stop IT and we’ll set it up properly.