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The legal profession \u2013 like many other industries today \u2013 is facing increasing pressure to deliver more for less, provide greater transparency and cultivate innovation<\/a>, or risk losing out to more agile competitors.<\/p>\n

Technology can help firms of all sizes deal with this pressure by reducing time spent on routine tasks, which then allows for more focus on value-adding work.<\/p>\n

Imagine cutting down the time it takes to assemble a fully compliant contract by up to 82 per cent.\u00b9 Automating your firm\u2019s document management procedures is one \u2013 increasingly necessary \u2013 way to simplify processes and make cumbersome document creation a thing of the past.<\/p>\n

It goes without saying that choosing the right platform can make all the difference when you\u2019re transitioning to an automated process \u2013 an ill-fitting solution or lack of engagement with a new tool can mean missing out on the many benefits this change can bring.<\/p>\n

In part one of this guide, we take you through the process of choosing the right software: first by examining how your firm can benefit from a document automation platform, then by familiarising you with the features commonly available in document automation platforms today.<\/p>\n

Already chosen a suitable document automation platform for your legal team?<\/em> Download part two<\/a> to learn more about the implementation process, from how to prepare and train your staff through to what you\u2019ll need for ongoing maintenance.<\/p>\n

Source:
\n\u00b9 2017 Contract Express customer user survey, Thomson Reuters USA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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