Have you seen the recent release of the ACC’s 2023 CLO Survey? To my surprise (and delight), the CLO’s second-highest strategic priority for the legal department is rightsourcing legal services—which was listed by 45% of those surveyed.
This was surprising mainly because I had never seen the term “rightsource” in any survey, text, or article prior to this report’s release.
Furthermore, when I surveyed my network—admittedly, a much smaller survey pool, but large enough to be directional—60% had never even heard the term.
As the President & COO of Paragon Legal, the leading company for interim legal talent for in-house legal departments, we’ve been helping clients of all different sizes solve this rightsourcing issue since 2006. And with so many legal departments feeling cost pressures like never before (feel free to check out why I think that is here), rightsourcing is one of the highest value tools there is. No wonder that CLOs have it as one of their top strategic priorities this year.
In the simplest terms, rightsourcing is matching the work that needs to be done to the right resource. That could include insourcing, outsourcing to a law firm, or outsourcing to an ALSP. The goal is to meet the needs of the business and legal department in the most efficient, cost-effective way.
A bonus feature of rightsourcing legal services is that it helps make sure your in-house team is not burnt out, and that they are working on the matters that are the highest priority and best use of their time. So it’s a retention tool as well—and can protect you from the costs of high attrition that I outlined here.
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Editor’s Note:
The above excerpt originally appeared on Brightflag. The following content is provided by Paragon Legal to offer additional perspective on how rightsourcing applies to legal staffing solutions.
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A rightsourcing staffing agency helps legal departments build flexible, high-performing teams by blending internal resources, outside counsel, and experienced legal talent—all aligned to actual business priorities.. Unlike traditional staffing agencies that focus solely on filling open roles, rightsourcing focuses on matching the right resource to the right work at the right time. This approach empowers legal teams to manage costs, preserve internal capacity, and adapt quickly to changing demands without sacrificing quality or business alignment.
At Paragon Legal, we take a rightsourcing-first approach to legal staffing. Rather than simply fill open roles, we collaborate closely with in-house legal teams to understand the complexity, duration, and strategic importance of the work before identifying the best resource.. Our goal is to match each client with experienced legal professionals who can step in quickly, contribute immediately, and align with your internal processes and culture. Whether it’s a short-term contract attorney, a subject-matter expert for a niche project, or flexible interim support during a transition or leave of absence, our team helps clients make staffing decisions that drive long-term success and reduce operational disruption.
By working with a rightsourcing staffing agency like Paragon, legal departments gain greater control over costs, reduce internal team burnout, and maintain agility as business needs evolve.. The ability to scale legal resources up or down based on real-time needs gives organizations a powerful competitive advantage. It’s not just about filling seats—it’s about filling them with the right talent at the right time, for the right reasons.
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