In a profession that spends a lot of its time in the field, legal case management with process servers often have to think on their feet. They may need to be resourceful in trying to find people who don’t want to be served or are evasive. They also must deal with unanticipated reactions to service, including physical aggression and threats. In many cases, a process server will need to do stakeouts or wait for an individual in places where they’re presumed to be.
The right process servers have the experience and training to handle these situations professionally, with a keen understanding of how to serve legally. They also understand the various forms of legal service and what options are available in their jurisdictions, such as substitute, mail, or posting.
Seamless Integration: Optimizing Legal Case Management through Collaboration with Process Servers
A good process vendor will be able to provide you with proof of service quickly and accurately, even in challenging situations. This means that they will have tools in place to validate the service of process with GPS coordinates and time-stamped photos, and they will keep you updated as to what status your case is at any point in time.
Another important factor to consider when choosing a process server is how broad their assistance is. Look for a vendor that offers services beyond traditional process serving, such as court filing, eFiling, retainer filing plans, document retrieval, court research, recording documents, skip tracing, and judgment enforcement. This will cut down on the number of vendors you need to work with and help streamline your firm’s case management.