Client Updates & Matter Status

Clients get accurate matter status updates automatically, freeing fee earners from repetitive progress calls and emails.

29 hrs
Time saved/month
11
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Client status updates are sent manually after each case milestone, requiring paralegals to review matter files, draft emails, and log communications across multiple tools. This repetitive work consumes significant time and creates inconsistency in tone and format.

Automation reads matter details from the CRM, generates professional status summaries instantly, and logs the communication automatically. the team reviews and sends in minutes instead of nearly an hour per update.

Key features
Extract case milestones and next steps directly from matter records
Generate professional client-ready status summaries in seconds
Automatically log sent communications back to the matter file
Maintain consistent tone and format across all client updates
Reduce manual drafting time by 75 percent

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Matter Milestone or Weekly Windowtrigger

A matter record is updated with a key event (discovery complete, motion filed, settlement offer) or a weekly status window opens in the automation platform.

2. Fetch Matter Details

The automation retrieves the full matter record, including case name, recent activity, next steps, and client contact details.

3. Generate Status Summary via the automation

The automation reads the matter details and generates a professional, concise status summary in plain English, ready to send to the client.

4. Route to Paralegal for Review

The generated summary is sent to the paralegal for a final accuracy check before sending. The paralegal approves or edits.

5. Send Email

Once approved, the automation sends the status email to the client, with the matter name and paralegal signature included.

6. Log Update

The automation records the sent email in the matter record, including timestamp and a link to the email for audit purposes.

7. Post Confirmation

A confirmation message is posted confirming the client update was sent and logged.

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Estimated Time Saving
29hrs/month
Process pain:7.8/10
Mapped by:11 Companies

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