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Automation has emerged as a real game-changer for every industry, and law firms are no exception. With recent advancements in AI and machine learning, automation has become more accessible and efficient, helping legal professionals streamline their workflows and maximize productivity.

At VIKING, we understand the importance of choosing the right platforms for your firm while navigating all of the cost and feature considerations. Here is a short list of some of the facets that the world of automation has to offer, and how it could transform your team's productivity while giving you back some much-needed work/life balance!

K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simple, Stupid): Streamlining Your Operations with AI

This is especially important to note if you are a smaller firm (1-10 employees). Automation does more than just free up valuable time by handling repetitive, mundane tasks, it’s like adding a worker to your team. From document management and contract generation, to scheduling and billing, automation simplifies and accelerates these processes, allowing you and your paralegals to focus on more critical aspects of your practice.

Accuracy. Efficiency. Precision.

With automation, the risk of human error is reduced significantly. By utilizing AI-powered tools, you can automate document review, legal research, and data analysis, ensuring accuracy and consistency in your work. This not only improves the quality of your services but also enhances client satisfaction!

As an Example, Here Are a Few Tools We Have Leveraged for Clients:

Document Review:

• eDiscovery Software: Tools like Relativity and Disco both use AI to sift through large volumes of documents, identifying relevant information and flagging potential legal issues.

• Contract Analysis: Software such as Kira and ThoughtRiver can analyze contracts, extracting key terms and clauses for review and comparison.

Legal Research:

• Casetext (ROSS doesn’t exist anymore): This AI legal research tool helps lawyers find relevant case law and legal information very quickly and efficiently.

• LexisNexis Context: Utilizes AI to provide contextual insights and recommendations for legal research, helping to find more accurate and comprehensive information.

Data Analysis:

• Tableau: While not specific to the legal field, Tableau's data visualization capabilities can be used to analyze legal data and present it in a meaningful way.

• Neota Logic: Offers a platform to design and deploy AI-powered applications for legal analysis, decision-making, and data processing.

All of these tools, and more, use machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) to enhance accuracy, speed up processes, and reduce the potential for human error in tasks like document review, legal research, and data analysis. Always remember, while these tools are powerful aids, human oversight and legal expertise are still essential to ensure the quality and ethical standards of the work.

All Work and No Play Makes You a Very Dull Attorney

By automating time-consuming tasks, you and your team can be seriously productive and accomplish significantly more in less time. This not only boosts your firm's efficiency but also provides you with the opportunity to strike a better work/life balance. Spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on strategic planning, client relationships, and personal well-being.

Unlock your firm's full potential, increase efficiency, and drive growth by embracing all that AI has to offer. Not sure where to start? VIKING can help! We specialize in getting technology out of the way so you can do what it is that you do best: Drive positive results for your clients! Give our office a call today to learn more.