{"id":11022,"date":"2024-03-25T12:36:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T12:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/?p=11022"},"modified":"2026-04-03T20:14:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:14:28","slug":"tools-for-solicitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/blog\/tools-for-solicitors\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tech Tools for Solicitors in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are the top tools for solicitors in 2025? There is an abundance of tech tools available to help law firms innovate<\/a> and set themselves up for success.<\/span><\/p>\n

From the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI)<\/a> chat tools, through AI legal software like Manage AI<\/a> to cloud-based options that allow lawyers to operate more efficiently while working remotely, many firms are adopting more technology right now. However, it can be challenging to keep up with the latest options to find the tools that best fit your firm\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this post, we\u2019ll cover the top tools for solicitors based on data from industry reports and trends we\u2019ve observed in the legal profession. By understanding what solicitor tools and equipment other legal professionals are using, you can decide what your firm can use to help it operate as effectively as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cut the admin<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Still stuck rewriting the same documents?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t

With Manage AI, you can generate documents and case summaries in a few clicks. No more Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V marathons.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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What tools do solicitors use?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The most successful law firms today use an array of technology tools to work more efficiently and securely in an increasingly remote workplace. While each law firm\u2019s optimal tech stack depends on factors like firm size and practice area, it\u2019s a good bet to start with the basics, and then add in tech tools to fill gaps, enhance productivity, and better serve your specific client base. For example, legal practice management software is an essential starting point for most modern law firms (more on that below).<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at the key types of tools for solicitors that thriving firms are using today.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn how to work remotely as a lawyer and make sure your clients continue to receive great legal service.<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

AI tools<\/span><\/h2>\n

The recent rise of legal AI technology<\/a> has already unlocked remarkable opportunities (and <\/span>ethical considerations<\/span><\/a>) for law firms. As such, more and more solicitors are interested in adopting AI tools to help their practices run more efficiently, with 19% of lawyers already using AI (in some form) in their practices and 32% of lawyers agreeing that AI can help reduce workloads, according to the <\/span>2023 Legal Trends Report<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the range of <\/span>AI tools for solicitors<\/span><\/a> is rapidly growing, the most popular and highly anticipated AI options can boost law firm efficiency and improve productivity by automating many of the routine and repetitive\u2014though necessary\u2014tasks that would otherwise drain the time of solicitors and legal professionals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Online file storage<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re working remotely or just want convenient, streamlined access to documents to work and collaborate from anywhere, online file storage tools for solicitors are key. They\u2019re also incredibly common, with 79% of solicitors noting in the <\/span>2020 Legal Trends Report<\/span><\/i><\/a> that they rely on cloud technology to store their firm\u2019s data. Look for online file storage tools that are cloud-based, <\/span>secure<\/span>, and easy to use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dropbox<\/span><\/a>\u2014one of the world\u2019s most popular document storage apps\u2014is likely your first option for online file storage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

Word processors<\/span><\/h2>\n

As a solicitor, a word processor is a necessity for drafting documents and letters. But, to take your document and letter drafting up a notch, we recommend using a cloud-based word processor that lets you work and access your legal documents remotely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Microsoft 365<\/span><\/a> (formerly known as Office 365) is a popular business tool for solicitors that offers word processing via Word, as well as numerous other productivity tools.<\/span>\u00a0Microsoft Office 365 also <\/span>connects with Clio Manage<\/span><\/a> for even more streamlined productivity between tools.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

Scanners<\/span><\/h2>\n

From legal documents to expense receipts, solicitors deal daily with papers that they need to easily access on demand, from anywhere\u2014making the ability to digitise documents essential for solicitors in 2024. This is why a scanner (or scanner app functionality on your phone) is key.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For a physical scanner, <\/span>this guide<\/span><\/a> for choosing a scanner for your law firm can help you pick the right model.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you go the app route, <\/span>Evernote<\/span><\/a> is a good option. The app integrates with your smartphone camera to empower you to capture (and organise) notes, files, and documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another great scanning tool option for solicitors? <\/span>Clio\u2019s Mobile App<\/span><\/a> lets you scan paper documents using your phone and save them as PDFs to Clio.<\/span><\/p>\n

VOIP phone provider<\/span><\/h2>\n

No matter where you\u2019re working, you need to be reachable at your business phone number. A Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone service (options like<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>GoTo<\/span><\/a> is a good choice) lets you answer phone calls remotely by forwarding calls made to your business line to wherever you are.<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual receptionist service<\/span><\/h2>\n

Missing a call\u2014whether because your law firm office is working remotely or you\u2019re just away from the phone\u2014means lost business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A <\/span>virtual receptionist service<\/span><\/a>\u00a0eliminates unanswered calls. This means better service for clients (and cuts the cost of having a full-time in-house staff member fielding calls).<\/span><\/p>\n

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