The Challenge
A mid-sized law firm was processing hundreds of legal documents each week. Paralegals were spending days on research, data extraction and filing, while lawyers — the firm's most valuable resource — were stuck in repetitive work: cross-checking information across contracts, proofreading for errors, and handling compliance checks.
On average, each lawyer was losing 10–15 hours every week to admin instead of focusing on billable client work. This limited the firm's capacity, slowed turnaround, and capped revenue growth.
The Solution
We implemented a smart document processing system alongside a custom LLM trained on the firm's own legal documents, historic databases and practice areas. Together, these systems automatically extract key information, categorise documents, and file them in the correct systems. Available 24/7, the LLM can draft contracts, summarize case files, and perform routine legal research with high accuracy within minutes.
By automating these repetitive tasks, both solicitors and paralegals were freed from hours of administrative, non-billable work. Routine checks, data validation, and first-draft document preparation are now completed instantly, allowing lawyers to focus on high-value client work. This has increased billable hours, reduced turnaround times, and expanded overall firm capacity — all while keeping sensitive client data secure.
The Outcome
The results were immediate and measurable:
• 12+ hours per week of solicitor time was freed up
• The firm increased client capacity by 30% without adding headcount
• Turnaround times shortened significantly, allowing them to win more business from competitors
• Extra availability translated into hundreds of additional billable hours each month
With greater efficiency, the firm could maintain premium pricing — or undercut rivals to capture market share — while still improving profit margins.
Client Feedback
"Our solicitors are finally able to focus on what matters — serving clients and building cases. The automation paid for itself within months by increasing our billable hours and helping us grow without hiring more staff."