As an attorney, you’ve certainly had moments wishing you had all documents you need in one secure place. Now, you do.
LitX is a secure, central workspace and repository for document management and sharing between attorneys and adversaries in a civil matter.
Throughout the life of any civil matter, attorneys routinely encounter obstacles and complications like expired links to discovery production, incomplete files, and compatibility issues. LitX seamlessly addresses these problems and provides a comprehensive, low-cost solution. In this article, we look deeper at the shortcomings of popular “document management software” and how LitX does things better.
Document Management Software for Lawyers: What Are You Using Now?
Many third-party litigation and document management providers claim to do it all. Most offer helpful features for managing and sharing documents between team members. Unfortunately, the real challenge is document sharing between adversaries; this is where other software solutions fall flat.
Popular legal technology platforms like Clio, Filevine, ShareFile, iManage, and NetDocuments are used by law firms nationwide. Each provides unique features and advantages that help lawyers manage their own personal docket and are best used as solutions for collaborators and team members. They don’t offer a space where adversaries can safely and neutrally share documents, and this is where LitX comes in.
Challenges of Using Legal Document Software vs. a Comprehensive Workspace for Adversaries
LitX has created a complete workspace for adversaries, instead of just another document management software for collaborators. First, let’s briefly consider some of the top challenges attorneys face with some of the document management software mentioned above:
Cost
Providers charge excessive fees, regardless of whether you genuinely need or want what they offer. Sometimes, you’ll be asked to sign lengthy contracts with a limited ability to exit if it’s not a good fit.
Complexity
Many companies claim to have “streamlined” problems experienced by attorneys but create a complex system that can be challenging to use.
Integration
In today’s interconnected world, your programs must communicate with each other. Many systems don’t play nicely with different file types or software.
Security
Software companies often claim to implement reliable security measures but leave their clients susceptible to cyberattacks.
Training
Many software companies often provide limited onboarding training (or only offer it to “premium” subscribers), then leave their users to fend for themselves.
The LitX Solution: Document Sharing for Adversaries
Having experienced first-hand these challenges, LitX was created to offer a much-needed and robust suite of solutions to address pain points left untouched by other programs. Think of LitX as a single destination where opposing parties can view, share, and download documents, and those documents are left frozen in time. You can return a year later and see what was sent and when.
Here are some of the unique features LitX offers:
Encryption
LitX performs rigorous virus and malware scans when users upload documents or files (such as photos or videos). LitX protects users by flagging infected files and disallowing others from accessing them.
LitX implements SSL and 256-AES encryption when files are in transit and at rest.
Tag New Documents
LitX automatically tags recently uploaded documents as new so everyone can quickly identify items for review. Rather than having to communicate with staff or opposing counsel to find out what is different, you can find out immediately.
Download Documents
You can view and download any file in the case and batch-download multiple files at a time by selecting the ones you want.
Understand when a document was shared
LitX empowers users to access a verifiable record of the entire case via specific documents. You can quickly view when a document was uploaded and identify who uploaded each document.
Remove a Document from a Case
The only way to remove a document is if all party admins approve the action. Removing a document from a case is known as a “clawback.” Comprehensive clawback management is coming soon.
Edit a Document
LitX does not allow anyone to edit a document once someone uploads it to the system to prevent confusion and disagreement. Users or admins can upload a new version without replacing any document which was previously shared. Still, the original remains intact on the case unless a clawback is initiated. This avoids confusion and preserves the upload timeline.
Automate Transactional Emails
Users automatically receive emails when new activity occurs with the LitX case keeping the users up to date and notifying when new case files have been uploaded to the case.
Configure Notifications for New Documents
Users can customize the notifications they wish to receive when documents are added to cases they are on.
Transform Your Practice with LitX
LitX empowers attorneys and their teams to spend less time on case management and more time practicing law and engaging with other aspects of their law firm.
Simplifying the document exchange process in a safe workspace for adversaries is a game-changer for attorneys. Sign up for a free trial of LitX today, and find out for yourself.
