Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 29, 2023

Overview of Regulation Since 2007, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has regulated paralegals alongside lawyers. Pursuant to LSO regulation, paralegals can provide specified legal services independent of lawyers.(1) A paralegal diploma is a prerequisite to writing the licensing exam.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Also: There are two contracts that needed to be reviewed last week that I still haven’t looked at, one client who needs revisions to his estate planning documents so he can sign on Friday before he travels out of the country, and another client who is very ill and needs legal advice regarding her will.

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LawSites

MAY 31, 2022

It’s interesting because we’ve been around longer than paralegals, longer than legal secretaries. SCREECHFIELD: I tell people that we’re a cross between a paralegal and a librarian. We don’t provide legal advice, even if we’re lawyers. And, like paralegals, we work on the actual cases.

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Dewey B Strategic

MARCH 20, 2023

Lawyers/law student awareness Awareness was significantly higher within the legal market vs consumers (88% vs. 57%) Half (51%) of lawyers had either already used it in their work or were planning to do so 84% believe generative AI tools will increase the efficiency of lawyers, paralegals, or law clerks 61% of lawyers and 44% of law students also believe (..)

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Lawmatics

JANUARY 23, 2024

Here are the answers to some common questions regarding how AI might impact the legal industry: Q: Will AI replace paralegals? A: AI is not likely to replace paralegals entirely, although it will potentially transform their roles and the way they work. Q: Is there any way to get free AI legal advice?

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

On January 4, 2024, the North Carolina Justice for All Project (JFAP) filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the state of North Carolina claiming unlawful infringement upon their fundamental right of free speech to provide simple legal advice to North Carolinians.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JULY 3, 2023

The legal field operates under strict rules and ethical standards. Like if an AI tool gives wrong legal advice, who’s to blame? These ethical and legal conundrums pose significant challenges. It’s a team effort that pulls together IT folks practicing attorneys, paralegals and admin staff.

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Lawmatics

MAY 2, 2023

What Does a Marketing Paralegal Do? Paralegals who are proficient at client communication and experienced in working with the law typically have a firm grasp of what clients look for when seeking legal advice and can use that knowledge to help guide marketing efforts. Why is Legal Marketing Important?

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 20, 2023

Lawyers/law student awareness Awareness was significantly higher within the legal market vs consumers (88% vs. 57%) Half (51%) of lawyers had either already used it in their work or were planning to do so 84% believe generative AI tools will increase the efficiency of lawyers, paralegals, or law clerks 61% of lawyers and 44% of law students also believe (..)

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CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Here are some of the common responsibilities of legal associates: Composing legal reports for lawyers Summarizing emails for lawyers and attorneys Collecting all the crucial case information from the client Offering legal advice to clients Collaborating with other members of the firm or individuals from outside of the firm to evaluate any case.

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MatterSuite

AUGUST 12, 2024

This role is crucial in ascertaining that the contracts are developed to meet the required legal requirements and are relevant to the companys goals. They are critical in the legal department because they help to maintain and increase its efficiency.

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MatterSuite

AUGUST 12, 2024

This role is crucial in ascertaining that the contracts are developed to meet the required legal requirements and are relevant to the company’s goals. They are critical in the legal department because they help to maintain and increase its efficiency.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The following year, IAALS honored Rohan Pavuluri, CEO and co-founder of Upsolve, for his pioneering efforts in harnessing technology to assist individuals without legal representation in filing for bankruptcy for free.

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The Law Product Makers blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

LegalZoom and RocketLawyer also now offer the option for lawyer-provided legal advice. Estate attorneys charge between $3,500 and $20,000 for a similar set of legal documents including legal advice and comprehensive estate planning and analysis. Legal Advice Included Yes through Legal Plan.

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MatterSuite

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This critical position influences the legal affairs of the business and guarantees that it follows the laws and regulations of the country. Deputy General Counsel The Deputy General Counsel assists the General Counsel (GC) in managing the legal department and ensuring continuity in operations, particularly in larger organizations.

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MatterSuite

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This critical position influences the legal affairs of the business and guarantees that it follows the laws and regulations of the country. Deputy General Counsel The Deputy General Counsel assists the General Counsel (GC) in managing the legal department and ensuring continuity in operations, particularly in larger organizations.

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The North Carolina Journey of Law and Technology

APRIL 17, 2023

Specifically, the automation of predictable and routine tasks, which are frequently carried out by junior lawyers, paralegals, and other office administrative staff, are increasingly susceptible to automation.

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, has conceptualized regulatory models as consisting of four pathways to change: regulatory sandboxes, alternative business structures, allied legal professionals, and community-based justice worker models.(1) 33) Services by CAPP began in June 2021.(34)

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 6, 2023

In early 2022, IAALS launched the Allied Legal Professionals project in response to an increase in state programs creating a new tier of legal service providers who target this gap in legal services—mirroring in many ways how nurse practitioners joined the medical field alongside doctors.

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Legal Tech Monitor

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

They help people on matters related to family law, domestic violence, elder abuse, housing, and debt collection—matters that often have the highest rates of self-represented litigants (SRLs) and that comprise a majority of legal matters in our civil justice system.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 22, 2023

There were a handful of current Arizona legal paraprofessionals who joined the two-day summit and shared their experiences throughout the sessions. They expressed their gratitude for being able to provide legal advice and other services beyond what they could as paralegals and legal assistants.

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Dennis Kennedy

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Key concerns include ensuring the quality of work isn’t compromised, client data remains confidential, and that non-lawyers don’t unintentionally practice law or make critical legal decisions without proper oversight. Can AI tools replace paralegals or junior associates? Could AI lead to unauthorized practice of law (UPL) issues?

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Clio

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While legal consultants do not represent clients in court (as a lawyer would), they do help clients to make sound legal decisions, understand complex legal issues, and ensure compliance with the law.

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MatterSuite

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Legal conferences unite professionals to share knowledge and discuss legal field advancements. Conferences unite lawyers, judges, paralegals, and legal tech experts, fostering collaboration, learning, and networking among legal practitioners.

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MatterSuite

JANUARY 28, 2024

Drafting Legal Documents: Legal research is crucial for drafting documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs. Accurate citations and references are essential for the credibility of legal documents. Advising Clients: Clients rely on lawyers to provide accurate legal advice.

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MatterSuite

JANUARY 28, 2024

Drafting Legal Documents: Legal research is crucial for drafting documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs. Accurate citations and references are essential for the credibility of legal documents. Advising Clients: Clients rely on lawyers to provide accurate legal advice.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

MAY 23, 2023

I felt like it gave me a chance to learn the business side of companies, startups, new initiatives in a way that I didn’t always see as the lawyer in the room being asked for legal advice.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Key concerns include ensuring the quality of work isn’t compromised, client data remains confidential, and that non-lawyers don’t unintentionally practice law or make critical legal decisions without proper oversight. Can AI tools replace paralegals or junior associates? Could AI lead to unauthorized practice of law (UPL) issues?

Lawyer 52

Lawyer Due diligence Client Intake Mediator 52

LawSites

JANUARY 23, 2023

Uses AI to deep dive on legal topics, compare contracts based on legal topics, and supports European and Asian languages. AI assist (not provide legal advice), very easy to deploy, supports data centers and cloud environments. What makes you unique or innovative? Lots of functionality, depending on contract review flow.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JULY 3, 2023

The legal field operates under strict rules and ethical standards. Like if an AI tool gives wrong legal advice, who’s to blame? These ethical and legal conundrums pose significant challenges. It’s a team effort that pulls together IT folks practicing attorneys, paralegals and admin staff.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MAY 23, 2023

I felt like it gave me a chance to learn the business side of companies, startups, new initiatives in a way that I didn’t always see as the lawyer in the room being asked for legal advice.

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Law firm Hearing Time-tracking Lawyer 52

LawSites

JANUARY 25, 2024

” Further, lawyers have a duty to review the work product of generative AI just as they would the work of nonlawyer assistants such as paralegals. ” Legal Fees and Costs Ethics rules prohibit lawyers from fees or costs that are illegal or clearly excessive.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JANUARY 25, 2024

Further, lawyers have a duty to review the work product of generative AI just as they would the work of nonlawyer assistants such as paralegals. Legal Fees and Costs Ethics rules prohibit lawyers from fees or costs that are illegal or clearly excessive.

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Lawyer Paralegal Client Intake Legal advice 52

TechLaw Crossroads

MARCH 24, 2023

Strategy, vision, legal advice, prediction, seeking outcomes, etc. They will just change the nature of what legal professionals do. And those teams of associates and paralegals? Those other lawyers and paralegals can now do other things like strategy etc. No longer needed. To do the proverbial more with less.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

MAY 12, 2023

And really, uh, you know, just to toot Bridget’s metaphorical horn, the Rishi is just incredible at distilling these advanced processes into very, just click, click Execute workflows, where, for example, one of our most prolific users was a paralegal. And she is our most prolific user, she uses it all the time.

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Law Technology Today

MARCH 3, 2023

He especially stressed that AI could be helpful in the routine legal issues that people of limited means often face. ChatGPT can already offer sensible legal advice about correcting a Social Security payment or what to do if you disagree with your child’s school district about the creation of an Individualized Education Program.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 24, 2023

Strategy, vision, legal advice, prediction, seeking outcomes, etc. They will just change the nature of what legal professionals do. And those teams of associates and paralegals? Those other lawyers and paralegals can now do other things like strategy etc. No longer needed. To do the proverbial more with less.

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