7 Must-Have Mobile Apps For Practicing Lawyers

Working in BigLaw or managing a solo practice is no walk in the park as the legal industry is a demanding mistress. The ability to market oneself, build bridges and relationships with clients, and keep a finger on the pulse of changes and regulations are but the tip of an iceberg. And there’s also actual billable work on top of it all. 

A successful lawyer simply has no choice other than to stay on top of their game. And they need every little bit of help they can get. Luckily, living in the 21st century has its perks – most of which (at least the instantly feasible ones) come from the apps we’ve installed on our smartphones.

So what are some of the best legal apps a lawyer should consider installing on their device?

By the way, the following list is not meant to be a ranking of any sort. As such, the legal apps you’ll see below do not follow a particular order. 

Clio

Clio is a feature-rich CRM system designed for legal professionals. While not primarily a mobile app, Clio brings a lot when it comes to mobility with their applications for iOS and Android. Their functionality offers the ability to pull up case files or other documents anywhere. In addition to that, the application helps you track billable hours when you are out of the office and the overall access to your system from a mobile device prevents repetitive data entry. 

Notarize

Notarize is a handy app for – as the name suggests – notarizing documents on the fly. All it takes is uploading a file and following simple instructions to validate your identity. The app will then connect you to a professional via a video call where they will proceed to give legal power to a document. The best part about this type of workflow is that you are talking to real people so sorting out some unexpected occurrences is much less of a nuisance. 

Legal Dictionary by Farlex

The Legal Dictionary by Farlex is a handy app that functions like a Wikipedia of sorts, but for legal professionals. Here you can find more than 58,500 legal terms from reliable sources such as the West’s Encyclopedia or browse through in-depth recordings regarding complex legal cases. 

Time Clock Wizard

Time Clock Wizard is a handy tool for tracking billable hours, creating payrolls, or scheduling appointments from a smartphone. The app has a very friendly and intuitive interface featuring an informative dashboard that is integrated with GPS and employee task management tracking. 

Docs To Go

Docs To Go is a handy app for those of you who are tired of carrying a briefcase full of paper all day round. Obviously, you can create and edit docs on the fly from within the application but it is the convenience of collaboration where Docs To Go really shines. First of all, it is compatible with most common document templates. Secondly, the app features cloud service support so DropBox, OneDrive, and Google Drive are there for you as an option. Lastly, the documents remain editable even after you’ve shared them with someone. 

Adobe Scan

It’s the simplest things that come in handy the most. Adobe Scan is just like that – a scanner you can carry in your pocket. One might argue that taking a photo is even simpler, but can your camera turn your shots of handwritten documents, notes, bills, or receipts into doc or pdf formats? 

Did we miss any apps you carry in your pocket? Feel free to share your top picks in the comment section below.