Adding automation technologies to a legal practice may seem like an easier-said-than-done thing, but if it’s done right, it can dramatically boost productivity. It can also help increase client satisfaction by eliminating the tedium of repetitive tasks and allowing staff to focus on impactful work for clients.
Legal practice automation is a multifaceted undertaking that requires many different tools and systems. To reap the maximum benefit start by determining what processes are the most amenable to automation. Start with document creation review, document creation clients’ intake, schedules, and marketing campaigns.
A good legal document automation software solution allows attorneys to quickly create custom documents for each client and case without having to manually input information. By using templates for pleadings and letters to clients, and more document generation can save time and improves accuracy. Integrating your document automation software with a legal practice management software eliminates the necessity of manual time tracking. When a document is generated and filed, it will automatically be placed into the appropriate client and case files based upon the inputs of data.
AI is a preferred choice of attorneys due to its ability to free them from the repetitive boring work that makes up the majority of their job. With no burden of low-level tasks attorneys can focus on the creative and thoughtful analysis that is a characteristic of a professional and ethical representation.
Clients are also pleased with the speed at how their needs are addressed and resolved, particularly when compared with the traditional experience of lengthy meetings to gather and verify information. The ability to create precise customized documents and streamline communications with clients using a single, integrated system enhances the client experience by increasing satisfaction, retention and referrals.