For many legal businesses, automation may feel like a harder-said-than-done proposition. Automating many repetitive tasks using rules is the best option. This lets lawyers spend more time on the work of their clients and more strategic activities which generate revenue.
Legal practice automation comes with many advantages. It lets lawyers concentrate on what they’re trained to do, improves customer service, and reduces the risk of human mistakes. But what may not be as obvious is the cost savings that can be realized.
In a world where staffing overheads and other fees are constantly a problem Automating one process could be a way to avoid the need to add legal team members. This can aid a small or solo firm remain competitive on the same budget as larger competitors.
Document automation is a fantastic example. Rather than spending hours in meetings and e-mailing documents back and back and forth, legal teams can create and store templates for recurring documents such as NDAs, employment documents or privacy compliance documents. Once a template has been established, the team can then self-serve and produce the document without the need for a lawyer to be involved, leading to faster turnaround times for clients and less rework for legal teams.
Automating a workflow can provide legal professionals with the tools they need to be successful and boost efficiency. If you’re unsure of how to begin, record a daily log for a week. This will assist you in identifying tasks that could be automated. Look for tools that can help you automate these tasks. Introduce them slowly to ensure that they do not interfere with your routine.