LexWorkplace’s Role in Transforming Legal Tech

Published: October 16, 2024|In Legal Document Management|By Dennis Dimka

LX Role Transforming Legal Tech (secondary)The legal world is changing, and technology is playing a huge role in that transformation.

The way law firms manage documents has long been a pain point — complex, inefficient, and outdated systems have slowed down workflows for years. But LexWorkplace is turning that around, offering a fresh, streamlined approach that’s changing how firms handle their most critical information.

LexWorkplace isn’t just another tool — it’s driving the future of legal tech by equipping firms with the innovative features they need to work smarter, faster, and more collaboratively.

In this article, we’ll explore:

  • How LexWorkplace’s Document AI brings a new way to interact with legal documents.
  • Why full Mac OS support and seamless integrations are game-changers for law firms.
  • How LexWorkplace’s client-centric approach is simplifying document management for the modern firm.

Let’s take a closer look at how we’re making waves in legal tech.


Learn just how LexWorkplace is transforming legal tech.


How Legal Tech Is Changing Law

Law firms have long faced frustrating inefficiencies with outdated document management systems. Instead of streamlining work, these systems slow everything down.

Research shows that lawyers spend up to six hours a week dealing with document-related issues, whether it’s searching for missing files or recreating lost versions. This wastes 9.8% of productivity per lawyer, costing firms over $9,000 per lawyer each year​.

Although new legal tech solutions exist, many don’t solve the core problems. Some systems still force firms to rely on clunky folder structures or don’t integrate well with essential software. As a result, law firms without advanced document management systems miss out on 15% more billable hours, stuck doing manual tasks like sorting through files​.

LexWorkplace flips this script.

Designed specifically for modern law firms, it eliminates these inefficiencies. With a client-centered approach and powerful search capabilities, LexWorkplace helps firms organize documents intuitively.

By leveraging AI, it cuts down on wasted time and boosts productivity, allowing law firms to focus on what really matters — serving their clients and staying competitive in today’s digital landscape.

Bring AI to Your Legal Documents

LexWorkplace Includes:

  • Interactive Document Conversations: Engage in a ChatGPT-like dialogue with LexWorkplace AI to discuss document contents and related subjects.
  • Contextual Query Suggestions: Receive automatic, context-specific question prompts about any document, helping you delve deeper into its details.
  • Seamless Integration and Saving: Click the AI icon to start discussions and easily save conversations as Matter Notes within LexWorkplace.

A Look At LexWorkplace

Let’s take a look at the LexWorkplace features that make it so great.

Document AI: A New Way to Interact with Legal Documents

Imagine being able to have a conversation with your documents, asking them questions and getting instant answers. LexWorkplace’s Document AI makes that possible. This feature lets legal professionals interact with their documents just like they would with ChatGPT, simplifying how they retrieve critical information.

Instead of manually searching through pages, users can ask Document AI for specific details — whether it’s summarizing a case, finding key legal arguments, or pinpointing upcoming deadlines. This saves countless hours that would otherwise be spent scanning through files. The AI is intuitive, providing relevant suggestions that help users get the answers they need quickly.

Here’s a quick walkthrough.

Full Mac OS Support

LexWorkplace is designed to work seamlessly on Mac. Unlike many legacy legal software solutions, it runs natively on Mac OS — no need for clunky workarounds like Parallels.

This makes it easy for firms that rely on Mac systems to enjoy a smooth, integrated experience without compatibility issues. Whether you’re drafting documents or managing client files, LexWorkplace ensures a reliable, efficient performance on your preferred platform.

RelatedAI for Legal Documents: Benefits, Use Cases, and AI Tools: Learn how to make the most of AI for your law firm.

No Outside Consultants Necessary

With LexWorkplace, you don’t have to deal with third-party consultants for implementation, training, or support. Unlike platforms like Worldox, NetDocs, and iManage, which often rely on external resellers, LexWorkplace handles everything in-house. This direct approach makes sure you get faster setup, smoother communication, and more reliable ongoing support.

Relying on external consultants can lead to a host of challenges.

Studies have shown that outsourcing services can introduce delays, as consultants may not be as responsive to issues that arise, especially if they’re managing multiple clients simultaneously. For example, outsourced support can sometimes lead to longer response times, with firms waiting for assistance on critical problems that in-house teams would address immediately​.

Legal Tech Integrations

Today’s law firms rely on a variety of software  to handle everything from document drafting to client management. LexWorkplace seamlessly integrates with the software your firm already uses, including Microsoft 365, Office, Outlook, Clio Manage, Litera Compare, and more. These integrations make sure that your team can work efficiently across platforms without the need to constantly switch between systems or deal with compatibility issues.

For example, LexWorkplace’s integration with Microsoft 365 allows users to easily create, edit, and save documents directly within the platform. Similarly, the Clio Manage integration means firms can effortlessly connect case management with document storage so that all relevant files are organized by client and matter. These features save time and reduce the likelihood of errors, making day-to-day operations smoother.

The strength of these integrations lies in how they support a unified workflow. When your tools work together, your team can focus more on what matters — providing exceptional legal service — rather than getting bogged down by administrative hurdles.

Client/Matter-Centric

LexWorkplace is designed to fit into the way your firm already operates, organizing everything by client and matter. Unlike traditional systems that force you to create rigid “cabinets” or navigate complex folder structures, LexWorkplace keeps it straightforward. You can store documents, emails, notes, and more directly under the right client and matter, so everything’s exactly where you need it, right when you need it.

No more clunky workarounds or retrofitting. Your team doesn’t have to adjust to a new system — LexWorkplace adapts to how law firms naturally manage their work. By keeping everything organized by client and matter, it makes it easy for legal teams to find what they’re looking for quickly, cutting down on time wasted hunting for files and boosting overall productivity.

For law firms, where quick access and organization are key, LexWorkplace’s client-centric approach simplifies everything. It’s all about letting your team spend more time practicing law and less time battling a complex DMS.

Here’s a quick walkthrough.

Transforming Legal Tech with LexWorkplace

LexWorkplace is reshaping the way law firms manage their documents and workflows.

With innovative features like Document AI, seamless Mac OS support, and robust integrations, it empowers firms to operate more efficiently and intuitively. By organizing everything around clients and matters, LexWorkplace simplifies the complexities of legal practice, letting teams focus on what truly matters — delivering outstanding legal services.

LexWorkplace Free Trial

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The free trial is finally here!

This highly-anticipated opportunity has now been fully implemented for users to learn the value of LexWorkplace.

Use this trial to:

  • Upload Files
  • Create Matters
  • Organize Documents
  • Integrate Emails
  • Share and Collaborate

Ready to Try the Last DMS You’ll Ever Want?

Looking for Document Management Software?

LexWorkplace:

Modern Document Management for Law Firms

LexWorkplace is document & email management software, born in the cloud and built for law firms.  Here’s a quick primer on how it works, or get your free trial to discover LexWorkplace for yourself.

Organize by Client & Matter

Organize documents, email and notes by client or matter. Store and manage all data for a case or project in one place.

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Go Beyond Basic Files & Folders

Supercharge your firm’s productivity with true DMS functions.

  • Version Management
  • Document Tagging & Profiling
  • Document Check-Out / Check-In
  • Microsoft Office Integration
  • Automatic, Integrated OCR
  • Convert Word Docs to PDF
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Search Everything

LexWorkplace is like Google for your law firm.  Search across millions of pages, documents, folder email and notes in seconds. Refine your search by matter, document type, author and more.

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Search by…

  • Client or Matter
  • Document Type (Contract, Complaint, Order, etc.)
  • Document Status (Draft, Final, etc.)
  • Document Tags (Filed With Court, Fully Executed, etc.)

Outlook Integration + Comprehensive Email Management

Save emails to a matter without leaving Outlook. Saved emails are accessible to your entire team, organized and searchable.

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  • Outlook Add-In that Works With Windows and Macs
  • Save Entire, Original Email to a Matter in a LexWorkplace
  • Email De-Duplication
  • Organize Emails into Folders, Subfolders

Works with Windows and Macs

All of LexWorkplace is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers.

Next Steps

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