4 Ways Coworking Spaces Can Help Law Firms Thrive Post-Pandemic

4 Ways Coworking Spaces Can Help Law Firms Thrive Post-Pandemic

As COVID numbers decrease people who were hesitant about emerging from their homes earlier in 2021 are contemplating entering back into the world. As we begin to consider going back to some sort of social existence, people are cautious to commit full-time. We have seen over the last year that many of us have worked from home successfully, in ways we didn’t know were possible. And, because so many employees have been working from home, the idea of returning full-time is not appealing.

For many law firms, this means unused offices and conference rooms. Even if your firm didn’t downsize during the pandemic, you have probably felt a shift in the office where many of the attorneys are only physically there half the time. As commercial leases approach the end of their terms, law firms are especially wondering if it’s smart to sign-up for another 5-year lease. This is where co-working spaces like Engage can help law firms, big and small, adapt to the changing economy and office culture.  

Here are four ways in which Engage can help law firms thrive after the pandemic:

1.    Employees will still Work from Home part-time

Worried about the feel and culture of the workspace if half of your office is empty? When you office in a space like Engage, you get the traditional law firm feeling in a new way. Officing next to other attorneys will provide that community you might feel you have lost and help you maintain a fun, social culture, regardless of the individual schedules of your attorneys.

2.    Commercial Real Estate is Unstable

The pandemic hit commercial real estate hard, especially office buildings. And even though entire floors sit empty, management companies are unwilling to offer lower prices or more flexible terms. Coworking spaces in special niches such as our attorney workspace aren’t experiencing this same sort of instability- most likely because of our tailored approach and willingness to adapt to change, and ability to provide that same opportunity to our members.

3.    Reduced Overhead Costs

At Engage our members don’t have to worry about paying for empty space- you lease what you need. Our members also save money on operational amenities. These amenities include an onsite notary, access to a printer/scanner/copier, office supplies, a fully stocked kitchen, postage, and secure dedicated internet. There are no extra fees for these amenities, they are all included in the cost of the membership. 

4.    Flexibility

We offer different term lengths for our members, whether you need a space for 3-months or a year or more, we can help. At Engage, we understand that sometimes you can’t always predict the future and that’s why we offer these flexible terms. We also allow our members to upgrade at any point. So, if you find that your virtual membership isn’t enough and you want to move into an office space, we can do that as well. 

Law firms are constantly changing things and they need a space that they can easily control. Engage was built to provide flexibility and ease to law firms, even before the pandemic. We help attorneys take their next step, whether it’s growing or right-sizing their firm. 

Engage Workspace for Lawyers is an office space for lawyers built by lawyers. Unlike other coworking spaces, Engage charges a flat monthly rate for access to a full suite of resources and limits membership to a community of lawyers. If you are looking for law office space where you can focus on your practice and be surrounded by great colleagues, please contact us or book a tour.

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