There is still much of the idea that Law is too bureaucratic to give in to innovations. But reality is already different and we can increasingly see an integration between law and technology that brings a number of benefits to the legal environment.
Today, ignoring the power of digital transformation is a significant mistake for companies in all sectors. Technological solutions have arrived to optimise our routines, therefore, they become fundamental allies in the search for greater competitiveness in the midst of an increasingly volatile market.
With that in mind, we have prepared this article to reflect on the impacts of the union between technology and law, as well as on the advantages of its implementation. Read on and check it out!
Relationship between Law and Technology
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are significantly present in our daily lives. Websites, applications and other tools have arrived to speed up and improve the execution of the most diverse activities.
It can be said, therefore, that these resources uncomplicate the routine of people and businesses, while bringing solutions that eliminate barriers and limiting bureaucracies. As Law is a naturally bureaucratic and very procedural area, having an ally like this is a great advantage.
The legal sector, whether law firms or internal departments of large companies, deals with a large number of cases on a daily basis. Therefore, managing the backlog of files and keeping track of deadlines and tasks becomes a challenge.
Technology, especially with management systems, emerges as a solution to transfer the traditional legal organisation system to a virtual environment. In this way, the organisation of the flow of activities becomes much more efficient and optimised.
Introduction to legaltechs
The demand for technological innovation in the legal sector has been such that it has given rise to a new market segment, legaltechs. In mid-2017, the first startups with proposals for technological solutions aimed at legal services emerged.
Juristec+ was one of these new startups, which also emerged in 2017 from a need in the legal sector to manage large procedural volumes.
Then, Law meets once and for all with revolutionary concepts for the routine of the sector, as is the case of artificial intelligence, jurimetrics, chatbots, business intelligence, among others.
With the new resources at their disposal, the sector is able to perform tasks with greater agility and organisation, which enables more assertive and strategic decision-making.
Technology solutions in law
There are several ways to benefit from the relationship between technology and law, it is up to the manager to know them and assess which will be more appropriate for his business.
We have mapped the most common and strategic solutions available on the market. Check them out!
Software to create and analyse indicators
Having the capacity to analyse data is currently crucial to remain competitive in the legal environment. To do this, it is necessary to read the main legal indicators, that is, to structure them so that they can be transformed into relevant information.
After all, information is the pillar of an organisational structure capable of implementing improvements and achieving results.
Information is allied to the basic principle of good management which states: you can only improve what you can manage and you can only manage what you can measure.
There is already software that helps legal firms to create and analyse indicators in a practical and objective manner. Legal Metrics is one of these solutions, the system integrates the most advanced analytics solutions with legal intelligence and brings efficiency in the performance management of your case portfolio.
With the system, your business gains as:
- Management of procedural results
- Analysis of financial impacts
- Monitoring of financial indicators
Management software
The management softwares aim at optimizing the internal processes of the companies, making the routine more optimized and assertive. As far as law is concerned, these platforms bring functionalities such as:
- Automation of processes and deadlines;
- Storage of customer information;
- Task management of the whole team;
- Internal communication.
This solution helps your company to have macro control of the entire management. In other words, it facilitates integration between teams and processes become more agile and efficient.
When choosing a management software, assess what are the specifics of the routine in your office, such as, for example, is having a space for internal communication essential? Will a follow-up of the demands make a difference in the routine? By asking these questions, you will be able to find the solution that best fits your needs.
Electronic processes
The digital process, regulated by Law 11.419/2006, refers to the judicial process prepared/stored electronically. That is, all stages, such as petitions, appeals, among others, are available in the virtual environment for consultation of those involved in the process.
With this solution, which brings the intersection of Law and Technology, the legal sector gains with time optimization, since it is no longer necessary to go to the courts to access the processes. Furthermore, the practicality of being able to access information from anywhere, at any time, stands out.
Advantages of the union between technology and law
- Optimisation of the routine in law firms and legal sectors;
- Reduction of costs and errors: The lack of analysis of indicators and information control can generate errors, such as incorrect financial data entries, for example, which can represent unnecessary expenses for your business;
- By eliminating bureaucracy, the team starts to focus on more strategic stages of the exercise of the profession;
- The legal professional gains a more analytical and strategic vision;
- The legal sector becomes more valued in the company, since it is able to collect and present its data in a more dynamic way;
Juristec+ offers complete technological solutions and enables lawyers to be autonomous in managing their data. This way, your business becomes more competitive by making more assertive decisions, which are based on strategic indicators.
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