DirectLaw can help you increase law firm productivity in several ways.
Document Automation
The preparation of legal documents can be very time consuming. Even when standard templates are used, the time required to capture the relevant details from an individual client can take up valuable lawyer and/or paralegal time. Using DirectLaw, the basic administrative function of initial data input required for the preparation of legal documents can be given to the clients, who complete an online questionnaire through which the first document draft is created, ready for review. This frees up valuable time which is better spent providing legal advice, conducting legal analyses, and increasing the profit margin per transaction. By restructuring the intake process, you experience a leap in productivity.
Read more about document automation:
- Rapidocs Document Automation Software
- DirectLaw’s Automated Legal Document Library
- Automate Your Own Legal Documents
Collaboration Features
Using the calendar, communications and file Sharing features of the DirectLaw platform reduces “telephone-tag” and provides easy, 24/7 access on the progress of, or information related to a client’s case. Providing legal advice online can be very efficient because it is asynchronous, meaning that you can do this work during time periods when you are not engaged in more important and pressing work. The built-in collaboration functions offer quick and easy ways for clients to provide relevant information or details the firm needs to start or continue work on a case.
The file sharing function may also be used as an online document storage solution, giving your clients convenient, web-based access to documents, scanned copies of files, or other relevant information. File sharing/storage may be used not only for online clients, but also for your in-office, traditional clients would prefer 24/7 online access to their legal information. Use this feature to also reduce client requests for duplicate copies of documents, etc. and save valuable staff time.
Read more about the DirectLaw Client Portal
Integrated Online Billing
The capacity to provide an online invoice payment option for your clients encourages faster payment. Use the platform’s Legal Invoices function and spend less time collecting fees from your clients. Simply upload a legal invoice (created using your existing billing system) to the client portal, and the client will be able to pay it. Alternatively, DirectLaw can generate a PDF invoice for you. The client submits payment via online credit card payment and may also download and print a copy of the invoice directly from his or her client space.
