For many legal businesses, automation may feel like a harder-said-than-done proposition. However, a large number of repetitive, rule-based tasks can be automated which allows attorneys to concentrate on client-facing work and other strategic tasks that generate revenue.
Legal practice automation comes with many benefits. It allows attorneys to concentrate on what they’re trained to do, improves customer service and reduces the chance of human error. However, what may not be so obvious is the cost savings that can be realized.
In an age where the cost of staffing and overheads are constantly a problem, automating one procedure could be a way to avoid the need to hire additional legal team members. This can allow small or solo businesses to remain competitive while using the same budget as larger rivals.
A good example is document automation. Instead of spending hours in meetings or emailing documents back and forth, legal teams can create and store templates for regular documents such as NDAs employment paperwork or privacy compliance documentation. Once a template is established, the team can self-serve to produce the document, without the need for an attorney. This means quicker time for clients to get their documents, and less rework on part of legal teams.
Automating a legal workflow could provide all lawyers with the tools needed to succeed and improve efficiency. If you’re not sure how to begin, consider keeping a log of your daily tasks for a week and note any tasks that would be suitable for automation. Then, you can research technological tools that can help reduce the burden of these tasks. You can also implement them slowly in order to not disrupt your day-to-day work.