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For many legal businesses, automation may feel like a harder-said-than-done proposition. Automating a lot of repetitive tasks using rules is the best option. This allows lawyers to concentrate more on client-facing work as well as strategic activities that generate revenue.
Legal practice automation has many advantages. It allows attorneys to concentrate on what they are trained to do, enhances customer service, and reduces the risk of human errors. However, what might not be as obvious is the cost savings which can also be achieved.
In a time of the high cost of staffing and other costs Automating a process could help you avoid having to add additional legal staff members. This can help a solo or small business remain competitive on the same budget as bigger firms.
Document automation is an excellent example. Legal teams can develop templates for regular documents like NDAs, employment paperwork, or privacy compliance documents. Instead of spending hours in meetings, or emailing documents back-and-forth, they can create and save templates. Once a template has been established, the team can self-serve to create the document without the need of an attorney. This translates into quicker time for clients to get their documents, and less rework on part of legal teams.
Automating the legal workflow can give legal professionals the tools they require to succeed and improve efficiency. If you are unsure where to start, consider keeping a log of your daily tasks for the week and note any tasks that are suitable to be automated. In the meantime, you should research technologies tools that could help to reduce the burden of these tasks. Then, implement them slowly so as not to interfere with your work routine.