Solo Practitioner Lawyer: Fuel Your Passions with Axiom
Are you ready to take your solo practice to the next level? Axiom is where top lawyers go to get more control over their career, so they can reach their full potential in both their work and life. Only Axiom allows you to work smarter, adapt faster, and go further in your legal career.
A Trusted Partner
20 years of proven experience
3,000+
ENGAGEMENTS PER YEAR
61%
of F100 companies are clients
47
NPS score (Excellent Rating)
14,000+
Lawyers
4,000+
Lawyers with F500 experience
1,700+
Lawyers with AM LAW100 experience
18+
Average Years of Experience
52%
Identify as women (1.5x industry average)
29%
Identify as racial/ethnic minorities (2x industry average)
12%
Identify as black (2x industry average)
Why Solo Practitioners Love Axiom
Access top clients
Experience continued growth with access to more than 3,000 yearly client engagements with the world’s leading companies.
Supported development
Let Axiom’s marketing and business development team find you the work you need when you need it, with up to 30 hours of work each week.
Smooth billing & collection
Stop chasing invoices and worrying about commercial terms. Get paid on time, every time. Axiom will handle the billing and collections, so you can focus on practicing law.
Practice on your terms
Decide the workload that works best for you, and achieve the flexibility and autonomy you dream. Axiom, provides you with the life you want.
Take Your Solo Practice Higher
Know someone who would be a good fit? Refer a solo practitioner.
Solo Practitioner FAQ
What is a solo practitioner lawyer?
A solo practitioner lawyer is an attorney who operates their legal practice independently, without any partners or associates. They handle all aspects of their law practice, from client consultations to case management, research, and representation in court.
How can I grow my solo law practice?
There are a few ways to grow your solo law practice. A good strategy typically includes building a strong online presence, networking at legal events, and seeking client referrals. To expand your solo practice even further, you can partner with a flexible legal talent provider like Axiom, who will provide you with a reliable stream of engagements.
Do I need to have a solo practice to work with Axiom?
Yes, this is a requirement, and you must have been in business for more than one year prior to joining Axiom.
Do I need to complete any onboarding or training to work with Axiom?
Yes, you will need to complete required onboarding and training. We require that you evidence that you are a practicing lawyer and in good standing, that you are a solo practitioner, that you have your own professional liability insurance, and that you complete required onboarding, outlined in the Onboarding Guide, which includes Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Training and Cyber Security Training.
Do I need to have an active license to practice law as a solo lawyer?
Yes, you need to have an active license to practice law. It is your responsibility to keep your license active and to stay compliant with how and where you practice.
Which of Axiom’s offerings typically suit independent contractor lawyers?
Most of our independent contractors will work on our Counsel offerings, directly replacing outside counsel, thereby giving our clients high quality legal advice without the high price tag associated with traditional law firms. Independent contractors will not be engaged on structured teams which are teams of Axiom lawyers and legal professionals led by an experienced leader.
How many hours does a lawyer typically receive through Axiom’s Counsel offering?
The variable nature of Counsel work generally suits lawyers who are looking to supplement or scale their solo practice. The time commitment for Counsel engagements varies based on client needs but will never exceed 30 hours in aggregate. Some engagements require as little as a few hours a week while others are longer. You will be advised of the expected time commitment prior to accepting or beginning any engagement, though of course hours can flex up or down as client needs develop.
What type of legal work is available for solo practitioners?
Specialized legal work for corporate clients is available in virtually all major practice areas. Some of the more common practice areas include data privacy, labor & employment, intellectual property, regulatory & compliance, or real estate. More than half of the Fortune 100 are Axiom clients, so independent contractors can work with the highest earning businesses in the market. In addition to the world’s largest companies, you can work with a broader variety of customers. Axiom provides legal services to the Fortune 500, as well as start-ups and high growth companies across the full range of industries.
What do independent contractor lawyers do at Axiom?
In your role as an Independent Contractor, Axiom will engage your solo law firm on an engagement-by-engagement basis to complete variable project work for our clients. Axiom is the world’s leading flexible legal talent provider. This means Axiom is able to provide you with a more reliable stream of work, reduce your billing and collections burdens, and grow your network.