Legal staff are constantly under pressure to respond swiftly efficiently, accurately, and consistently. They’re not given enough time to complete their billable work as well as the administrative tasks, clerical tasks and marketing efforts needed to run a successful law firm.
Legal workflow automation is a solution to these challenges. Automating repetitive and manual tasks can help companies create more efficient processes that support client service while cost reduction.
For example, when Foot Anstey implemented document generation software that digitalized their templates and automated the process of putting in new client information into their forms, they could create custom documents four times faster than before. This allowed their attorneys to spend more time with clients straight from the source and gain more business.
To maximize the benefits from automating legal practices it is crucial to prioritize and identify the most time-consuming legal procedures and those that are susceptible to errors. Select digital automation tools which align with your goals, and can be adaptable. Collaborate with your team in designing and implementing digital workflows for legal processes to define the steps, responsibilities and the decision points for these processes. The majority of software for lawyer automation allows the possibility of customization to allow you to adapt it to your company’s particular requirements and preferences.
Legal process automation can improve efficiency by decreasing the amount of manual work, and it improves accuracy by eliminating human errors. It allows lawyers to spend their time on projects that generate revenue, such as billable tasks or other projects. It also helps smaller companies remain competitive by cutting costs for overhead and improving communication with clients.