A coffee with Viona Retkowska, Jayva’s Head of Legal Accounting
We’re continuing the ‘coffee with’ Q&A series by learning all-things Viona Retkowska. Her sparkling personality, positive energy and smiling demeanour make Viona a highly valued member of our team. So, make your favourite cuppa and get to know Viona better.
Presenting our new apprentice, Jake Miller
We’ve recently appointed Jake Miller as Business Administration/IT Apprentice. We introduce you to our latest recruit and explain more about the multiple benefits of apprenticeship schemes to employer and employee alike.
A no-nonsense guide to new legal software rollout
As a follow up to our ‘Why practice management software (PMS) projects go wrong’ webinar in July, we’ve collated a useful summary of the common pitfalls of PMS projects along with tips on how to avoid them in your business.
The power of specialisation: Why law firms should choose specialist, not generalist, software trainers
In the fourth-and-final blog in our training series, we address the critical debate about whether to opt for specialist or generalist software trainers.
A roundup of IT training
In our third training blog, we’re clarifying the types of training available to law firms, covering practice management software training bespoke to particular work types, end users and specific duties, and with Microsoft Office training making a critical appearance.
Big bang vs bitesize training
In the second of our four-part training-themed blog series, discover the benefits of breaking training down into manageable chunks to small groups of employees rather than one-size-fits-all style to your entire workforce.
Why investing in software training is good for business
Our four-part training-themed blog series launches today, kicking off with reasons to invest in software training in order to realise expansive benefits ranging from confidence and personal growth, to problem-solving and self-reliance.
10 reasons you need to get serious about cybersecurity
Practices are prime targets for cybercriminals. It’s time for law firms to position cybersecurity high up on their IT agendas. We’ve collated ten compelling reasons why you should prioritise cybersecurity.
Jayva launches in New Zealand as LEAP’s trusted consultancy partner
We’re continuing to strengthen our ties with LEAP Legal Software by launching an office in New Zealand to support LEAP’s move into this new jurisdiction.
Master client trust accounting. Avoid violations. Your license is at stake.
Proper client trust accounting is not optional and should be taken seriously. Now’s the time to master the rules and introduce robust processes for client trust accounting. Our client trust account health check service shows you how.
Success in law – in 10 simple steps
In June, we joined forces with LEAP to deliver our ‘Leveraging technology to implement the 11 habits of successful law firms’ webinar. We’ve helpfully put together a handy list of key webinar learnings to help you adapt to the changing nature of law and succeed with best-in-class technology.
Collaborating and planning with the LEAP partner network
As LEAP’s certified independent consultancy partner, we’re further strengthening our ties with the LEAP network by attending its upcoming partner conferences in September (Twickenham, UK) and October (Jersey City, USA) to better support these two markets.
What makes a law firm tick? Solving the time recording conundrum
The phrase ‘time is money’ applies to law more than any other sector. Despite moves to fixed fees (and other) pricing, the time tracking requirement is alive and kicking. Learn the ‘why’, ‘how not’ and ‘how to’ right here.
A coffee with Rosa Pelaez-Vinuela, Jayva’s IT Project Manager
We invite you to get to know one of our newest team members, Rosa Pelaez-Vinuela, both in a professional and personal capacity. Grab yourself a cuppa and catch up on all-things Rosa in our latest Q&A.
Business Admin/IT apprenticeship opportunity
We’re looking for a school leaver to join our small company based in Gosforth, Cumbria as a Business Admin/IT apprentice. Learn more about the role and apply to come onboard.
Webinar: Why practice management software (PMS) projects go wrong
What are the common pitfalls of practice management software (PMS) projects and how can you avoid them? That’s the hot topic of our 1½ hour webinar on 18th July at 1pm.
Jayva’s ‘giving back’ for good causes
Our employees are embarking upon an expansive range of ‘giving back’ initiatives to reinforce our business’s considered focus on volunteering and charity activities, and staff wellbeing.
Interview with Beck Roberts before his move to New Zealand
After taking a six-month sabbatical to travel the world, Beck Roberts has returned from his once-in-a-lifetime trip, coinciding with our launch into New Zealand as LEAP Legal Software’s certified consultancy. Beck’s making a bold move into new territory by becoming one of the faces of Jayva in New Zealand. We interviewed Beck ahead of his adventure to the archipelago in Oceania.
Webinar: Leveraging technology to implement the 11 habits of successful law firms
In our ‘Leveraging technology to implement the 11 habits of successful law firms’ webinar on June 21st, Jacqui Bettio and Sy Justin Sommer discuss the changing nature of law to new virtual environments, and how offices must adapt with industry-standard digital processes and practices.
Getting started with legal tech #3: Key barriers and how to overcome them
Our 'Getting started with legal tech' blog series concludes today with analysis of the key barriers to technology adoption along with advice on how to overcome them and become the best version of your law firm it’s possible to be.

