Hiring at a law firm is always a high-stakes move. But let’s be honest: résumés and interviews only tell part of the story. You can’t gauge how quickly someone can fix a broken table of contents or create a clean PDF from a bullet point on their CV.
That’s where legal technology assessments change the game.
The Résumé Says “Proficient in Word” … But Are They?
Most résumés include some version of “Microsoft Office: Advanced.” But what does that mean?
Can they use Styles to clean up a 30-page agreement? Do they know how to redact a document properly in Adobe Acrobat? Can they confidently format a brief for a court filing?
Instead of guessing, the Legal Technology Assessment (LTA) and Basic Office Technology Assessment (BOTA) provide objective, skill-based data. No fluff. No exaggeration. Just actual proof.
Why Assessments Matter More Than Ever
Law firms are operating leaner, faster, and more remotely than ever. That means:
- Every hire needs to hit the ground running
- Training budgets are tight
- IT and support staff are already overwhelmed
Using tech assessments during hiring, onboarding, or promotion decisions ensures you’re placing people in the right roles with the right support. It also helps identify future rock stars who might just need a training boost.
LTA vs. BOTA: What’s the Difference?
LTA is built for attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff who produce client-facing documents. It evaluates skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDFs, and even Bluebook citations.
BOTA focuses on foundational office software skills ideal for admin staff or new hires needing a general tech readiness check.
Both are delivered online, through your LMS or Savvy’s portal, and can be completed at the employee’s pace or in a monitored setting.
Not Just for Hiring: Use Assessments to Guide Growth
Assessments aren’t just for screening. Many firms use them for:
- Benchmarking existing staff
- Personalizing learning paths
- Identifying training ROI
- Guiding staffing decisions and promotions
They provide quantifiable data that HR, IT, and department leaders need to confidently move their teams forward.
Want to See These Tools in Action?
If you missed our Creating Tables in Microsoft Word webinar on May 14, don’t worry, there’s still time to explore how Savvy’s LTA & BOTA programs can streamline your firm’s hiring and development process. You can schedule a demo to see how these tools fit into your workflows. Learn more here.