Legal & Law Firms · Internal Handoffs
New Matter Kickoff Automation
Opening a matter should start the same operational chain every time, but many firms still rely on memory and a manual checklist. This automation creates the workspace, assigns the team, schedules the first internal deadlines, and sends the client-facing kickoff communication without staff rebuilding the matter by hand.
How It Works
Create the matter record
Once engagement is complete, the system opens the matter in the practice platform with client, billing, and responsible attorney details.
Generate the internal workspace
Folders, matter tags, standard tasks, and linked calendar events are created using the firm's playbook for that matter type.
Assign the delivery team
The workflow notifies the assigned paralegal, attorney, and billing contact and gives each role its starting tasks.
Send the client kickoff
A kickoff message confirms that the matter is open, explains the next milestone, and points the client to the proper communication channel.
Tools & Platforms
Key Benefits
Makes new matter setup consistent across the firm Gets internal tasks moving immediately after engagement Reduces setup omissions in busy intake periods Improves the client's first post-signature experience
In Practice
A probate firm signs a new estate administration matter. Within minutes the matter folder exists, the paralegal has the petition preparation task, the attorney has a first-review deadline, and the executor receives a note explaining the next filing milestone.
Next Step
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