Law Firm Automation Savings Calculator
Estimate time + cost savings from automating intake and follow-ups. Instant results as you type.
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Results
Estimated monthly savings
$3,134
Monthly intake hours
45.0
Monthly cost
$4,478
Annual savings
$37,611
Payback period
3.2 months
Attorney hours freed (monthly)
9.4
This calculator estimates how much time and money your firm spends on manual intake and follow-ups—and what you could save by automating them.
How to calculate savings
Monthly hours = (Intake minutes + Follow-ups × Follow-up minutes) × Inquiries ÷ 60 Monthly cost = Attorney hours × Attorney rate + Admin hours × Admin cost Estimated savings = Monthly cost × 70% Payback (months) = $10,000 ÷ Monthly savings
FAQ
What should law firms automate first?expand_more
Client intake is typically the highest ROI: intake forms, conflict checks, engagement letters, scheduling, and follow-ups.
What time savings should I expect?expand_more
Many firms reduce intake workload by 50–80% with standardization + automation. This tool uses a 70% assumption.
Does this include attorney upside?expand_more
This tool includes attorney hours freed. The revenue upside depends on your billable rate and pipeline.
What tools can you integrate with?expand_more
Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, LawPay, DocuSign, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365 are common.
How do I increase attorney utilization?expand_more
Automate intake, document generation, calendaring, and status updates so attorneys spend more time on billable work.
Need help implementing automation?
If these numbers look meaningful, we can help you automate the underlying workflows—so you capture the savings.