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2. Create sub-folders using client name followed by matter name. This will come in handy to not have 6 sub-folders called "General Advisory".
3. As soon as you get a few mins (travel, waiting on calls, smoke breaks, waiting for elevator etc) - start (1) flagging emails that need your attention; (2) shifting them to the relevant folders id you dont flag them.
If you want to be a really good team member use different color flags to mark what your team (even if partner) needs to respond to - so that you dont pass on the buck and relax. Some may say this is their expectation - but right now I'm focusing on you not them.
4. End of the day - spend 3 mins to check what emails are still on your inbox and flagged because they need to be addressed.
The above assumes you've read all emails to know what need your attention and aren't expecting "@xyz" only to tell you what needs your attention.
If you can spend 2-3 mins on sorting mails every 3-4 hours, you should be good.