Scaling IT Without Scaling Your Headcount: Smarter Support for Law Firm Tech Teams

ILTA’s 2025 Technology Survey makes one thing clear: law firm IT teams are being stretched. From security demands to hybrid support to rolling out new systems across multiple locations, expectations are rising fast, but resources are not.

In fact, many firms report flat or reduced internal IT staffing, even as they manage larger device fleets, complex deployments, and nonstop support requests. The result is burnout, inefficiency, and delayed execution on critical initiatives.

But there’s a way to scale IT impact without increasing headcount: start with smarter infrastructure planning, and let leasing remove some of the operational burden.

The Pressure Is Building

Survey data and firm commentary highlight how IT responsibilities are growing:

• Laptop deployment is up, with 85% of lawyers using firm-issued laptops

• Cloud-based systems require stronger endpoint management

• Security frameworks like Zero Trust demand more configuration and compliance work

• Hybrid teams need consistent performance and access from anywhere

At the same time, most firms are not expanding IT teams to match this workload. Many are still relying on overburdened staff to:

• Track leased assets manually

• Coordinate multi-vendor deployments

• Manage refresh schedules and device returns

• Chase down approvals for every equipment decision

It’s not sustainable, and it slows everything down.

Why Leasing Lightens the Load

A well-structured leasing program doesn’t just provide equipment. It delivers:

• Centralized tracking tools so IT doesn’t rely on spreadsheets

• Pre-coordinated refresh schedules that reduce one-off procurement work

• Vendor management and logistics support are handled externally

• Faster device rollouts that improve response time and user satisfaction

• Visibility for leadership so IT doesn’t have to justify every spend manually

Leasing gives IT teams the support structure they need to move faster, act strategically, and stay focused on critical initiatives, not just ticket volume.

Case Study: A Smarter Laptop Refresh

We funded $681,000 in laptops for an AmLaw 100 law firm focused on keeping its professionals equipped for today’s mobile, tech-driven work environment. With structured financing, the firm deployed a full laptop refresh without tying up capital.

The result: improved speed, security, and flexibility across the organization, while preserving funds for other strategic needs.

How CoreTech Can Help

CoreTech helps law firm IT teams do more with less. From asset tracking to vendor coordination and refresh planning, our leasing programs simplify operations and reduce the daily burden on internal staff. If your team is overwhelmed and under-resourced, we’re here to help.

Contact CoreTech Leasing at info@coretechleasing.com to build an IT infrastructure plan that supports your people, not just your systems.