Small and solo law firms lose real time to routine intake calls, scheduling back-and-forth, and inbox triage — time that should be billable. Standby sets up an AI support team that handles the repeatable admin so your hours go toward casework, not paperwork.
Every hour spent scheduling a consult, answering "do you handle cases like mine" calls, or chasing an overdue invoice is an hour not spent on client work. For solo attorneys and small firms without a full-time office manager, this adds up fast.
An AI support team handles routine intake questions, books consultations, triages your inbox, and nudges overdue invoices — with clear rules for what needs your judgment and what doesn't.
Set up around your intake process, not a generic script.
New client inquiries get answered and scheduled straight into your calendar, with intake info collected up front.
Routine questions handled or drafted for your one-tap approval; anything that needs your judgment gets flagged clearly.
Overdue invoices get a polite, professional reminder — without you having to be the one to send it.
Every build is scoped to your comfort level and your firm's obligations — we'll walk through exactly what it touches and what it doesn't at your audit.
No. It's built to handle scheduling, intake, and admin — not legal judgment. Anything requiring your expertise gets routed to you.
Most small firms land in Build & Teach (~$1,500–5,000) after an AI Readiness Audit (~$300–750, credited toward the build).
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