Contract Review Intake & Assignment

Q: How does the system decide which lawyer should review a contract?

The automation matches the contract type and complexity to lawyer expertise tags and current workload. You can customize the matching rules to reflect your practice's assignment preferences.

Q: Will the automation work with our existing document storage system?

Yes. The automation integrates with standard document management systems and cloud storage.

Q: Can clients see the status of their contract review?

The automation sends clients an immediate confirmation when their contract is received and assigned. You can configure a client portal or email updates to keep them informed of progress.

Q: What if a reviewer is unavailable or overloaded?

The system considers current workload and availability when assigning contracts. You can set workload thresholds and backup reviewer rules to handle capacity constraints automatically.

Triaging contract review requests to the right fee earner.

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About This Automation

Contract review intake requires manual extraction of metadata, file storage, spreadsheet logging, and reviewer assignment. This repetitive work consumes significant operations time and delays assignment by hours or days.

Automation reads incoming contracts, extracts key details, matches contracts to the right reviewer based on expertise and workload, and notifies all parties instantly. The process moves from days to minutes.

Key features:

Extract contract metadata automatically from email attachments and client portals

Match contracts to the right reviewer based on expertise tags and current workload

Log contract details and track status in a centralized system without manual entry

Notify reviewers and clients instantly upon assignment

Flag incomplete or missing information for manual review before assignment

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Top friction points when done manually

The issues teams report most often with this process

#	Friction point	Companies Report This
1	Manual metadata extraction Operations staff must read each contract and manually identify client name, type, deadline, and terms.	80%
2	Reviewer assignment delays Determining the right reviewer requires consulting informal lists and checking workload, causing 2-3 day delays.	67%
3	Spreadsheet data entry errors Manual logging of contract details into the master spreadsheet introduces typos and incomplete records.	53%
4	Progress tracking gaps Periodic manual check-ins with reviewers are inconsistent and status updates are often delayed.	40%
5	Client notification delays Separate emails to clients and reviewers are sent manually, sometimes hours after contract receipt.	26%

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Automation readiness

How well-suited this process is for automation

Process Pain Score™

9.4/ 10

AI Fit Rating™

8.9/ 10

Automation Lift Index™

8.6/ 10

Hidden Overhead™

7.3/ 10

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Contract Email Receivedtrigger

A new email arrives in the practice inbox with a contract attachment or a contract is uploaded to the client portal.

2. Extract Metadata via AI

The automation reads the email and contract, identifies client name, contract type, deadline, and key terms. Metadata is structured and validated.

3. Store Contract

The contract PDF is automatically uploaded with metadata tags for client, type, and deadline.

4. Log

A new contract record is created with all extracted metadata, linked to the client account and assigned reviewer.

5. Assign to Reviewer

The automation matches the contract type and complexity to the best-fit reviewer based on expertise and current workload, then assigns the record.

6. Notify Reviewer

A message is sent to the assigned reviewer with a link to the contract, deadline, and client details.

7. Notify Client via Email

An email is automatically sent to the client confirming receipt and providing an estimated review timeline.

8. Update on Completion

When the reviewer marks the contract as reviewed, the record is automatically updated and a completion notification is sent to the client.

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Frequently asked questions

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What happens if a contract is missing required information?

The automation flags incomplete contracts and routes them to operations staff for manual review before assignment. This ensures no contract is assigned without all necessary details.

How does the system decide which lawyer should review a contract?

Will the automation work with our existing document storage system?

Can clients see the status of their contract review?

What if a reviewer is unavailable or overloaded?

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Process pain:9.4/10

Mapped by:15 Companies

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