Announcing the Next Evolution in Vendor Collaboration: Shared Matter Updates

In the ever-evolving legal landscape, effective collaboration is not just a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity. The ability to communicate seamlessly and efficiently with outside counsel is pivotal to driving successful legal outcomes. SimpleLegal, an Onit company and a leader in intuitive e-Billing and matter management solutions, understands this need. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the latest enhancement to our vendor collaboration feature: Shared Matter Updates.

As the legal industry continues to embrace technology to streamline operations, SimpleLegal is at the forefront of innovation with the rollout of Shared Matter Updates. This groundbreaking feature builds on the success of our initial vendor collaboration features, adding three critical capabilities: status sharing and management, permissions control, and a robust notification system. Together, these features provide legal teams with the tools they need to manage their relationships with outside counsel more effectively.

The Evolution of Legal Collaboration

In-house legal teams have long struggled with keeping all parties on the same page, particularly when working with multiple outside vendors. The need for clear, real-time communication has never been more pressing. Shri Iyer, SimpleLegal’s SVP of Product Management and Design, captures the essence of this challenge: “Rapid collaboration and communication are the foundations for success in the fast-paced modern legal environment. With vendor collaboration’s new features, in-house teams and outside counsel now have the powerful and secure real-time tools they need to collaborate and communicate with the speed needed for success.”

Key Features Driving Success

The introduction of Shared Matter Updates is a game-changer for legal teams seeking to enhance their collaboration with outside counsel. Here’s how these new capabilities will transform your legal operations:

• Permissions Control: In today’s legal environment, security and control are paramount. Permissions control allows legal teams to specifically manage who can view and update the status of matters, ensuring that sensitive information is protected while maintaining transparency.
• Unified Communication: By centralizing updates, Shared Matter Updates provides a single source of truth. This means that both in-house teams and outside counsel can view the latest status on a matter, along with the complete conversation history, making it easier to track progress and maintain accountability.

Empowering Legal Teams for the Future

As the legal industry continues to evolve, the ability to adapt and leverage technology will be a key differentiator for successful teams. SimpleLegal’s Shared Matter Updates is designed to equip legal teams with the tools they need to meet these challenges head-on.

“Our goal with this latest release is to provide legal teams with the tools they need to stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment,” says Iyer. “Shared Matter Updates is not just a feature; it’s a strategic advantage for teams committed to delivering the best possible outcomes.”

Who Can Benefit?

The Shared Matter Updates feature is available to all SimpleLegal customers with a matter management plan. This enhancement is ideal for legal teams that prioritize clear communication, efficient collaboration, and stringent control over their legal processes.

Learn More

Ready to see how Shared Matter Updates can transform your legal operations? Request a demo today or visit our blog to explore more about how SimpleLegal’s vendor collaboration is shaping the future of legal collaboration.