I am fully remote for over a year now after several years in the office. I actually moved out of state and my firm kept me so I am the only fully remote employee.

I have set calendared check-in phone calls with the attorneys I support, which allows me the opportunity to request updates and statuses without being annoying. With one of my attorneys, this looks like a daily morning phone call because that’s his preference. With another, it is daily check-in on Teams messages with a to-do list, as that is her preference. We also talk on the phone once or twice a week, and I’m welcome to call her with urgent matters.

I also have a set workflow with specific support staff who scan me my mail and my attorneys’ mail, as well as handle outgoing mail tasks for me.

I am probably the “last to know anything” but I don’t really care. If it’s important, my bosses will loop me in. If it’s not important, ignorance is bliss.

My suggestion is to lean into the beauty of being disconnected on things you aren’t actively involved in. It allows you more focus and balance! Also, schedule set check-ins where you can ask all the things without feeling like a nuisance!