SimpleLegal

simplelegal.com
Legal Tech
Weekend Project

SimpleLegal simplifies legal operations so your team can focus on outcomes.

How to Replace SimpleLegal

Overview

SimpleLegal is an Enterprise Legal Management (ELM) solution trusted by 550+ corporate legal departments that manages legal spend, matters, vendors, and provides comprehensive reporting and analytics. Backed by Onit's full product portfolio, it is known for its ease of use and fast time-to-value in managing everything that matters in legal operations.

Features

29 features across 14 categories

Automation(1)

Invoice Review Automation

Eliminates manual work, flags non-compliance early, and helps reduce costs through automated invoice processing.

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Collaboration(1)

Cross-functional Data Sharing

Share the wealth of knowledge in legal data with other business units, like Finance, to reduce surprises and adjustments at month and year end.

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Compliance(1)

Rules-based Approvals

Keeps invoices compliant through configurable approval rules.

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Data Management(2)

Data Configuration

Configure SimpleLegal to collect data in line with standard operating procedures and ensure data flows into the system in an organized way.

Data Deduplication

Eliminate unnecessary data entry and keep data in sync across systems.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Financial Management(1)

eBilling

Track and monitor spend, forecast with confidence, and avoid end-of-period surprises. Full control over invoices, budgets, and accruals with clear visibility into what's being spent, when, and why.

Integration(3)

API Integrations

API-ready integrations with the tools you rely on. Securely connect SimpleLegal with tools from AP/ERP systems to IP management software.

Flat File Integration

Connect through flat files for flexible data integration options.

Pre-built Connectors

Pre-built connectors for seamless integration with existing systems.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Localization(1)

Multi-currency Support

Support for 170+ currencies for global legal operations.

Matter Management(2)

Matter Lifecycle Tracking

Track matters at any stage of their lifecycle to inform critical decisions that impact staffing, budgets, and vendor selection.

Matter Management

A system of record for streamlined matter management. Track everything related to internal and external matters — from impact and complexity to tasks, practice areas, documents, and people.

Reporting & Analytics(6)

Cost Control Reporting

Spot overspending, enforce billing rules, and negotiate smarter with outside counsel.

Dashboard Creation

Leverage out-of-the-box dashboards or build your own to quickly understand department and vendor performance, identify trends, and uncover opportunities to improve.

Efficiency Metrics

Automate manual reviews, shorten matter cycles, and free up your team's time for strategic work.

Forecasting and Planning

Turn real-time insights into smarter budgeting and resource planning.

Performance Benchmarking

Compare firms, track outcomes, and benchmark productivity across matters.

Reporting and Analytics

Drive strategic decision making with robust reports and powerful capabilities. Gain access to valuable information hidden in invoices to make strategic business decisions quickly.

Strategic Planning(1)

Strategic Action Planning

Identify opportunities to set up AFAs, reallocate work to firms with proven track records, and provide visibility to other business partners.

Task Management(1)

Integrated Task Management

Know who's involved in different matter types and capacity, plus track status and what needs to get done.

Time Tracking(1)

Timekeeper Management

Ensures accurate tracking and cleaner reporting of time entries.

Vendor Management(5)

CounselGO Vendor Portal

Makes it easier for your legal team and outside counsel to work together. Reduces manual tasks and eliminates unnecessary back-and-forth, helping teams manage spend with greater efficiency.

Data-driven Vendor Conversations

Initiate data-driven conversations with vendors when issues are identified and align on what success means.

Vendor Feedback & Evaluation

Collect and evaluate feedback on vendors to quickly understand performance and know which ones consistently meet expectations.

Vendor Management

Data and collaboration strengthen your vendor management. Get a clear picture of what your vendors are working on with the right data to initiate productive, fact-driven conversations.

Vendor Performance Tracking

Staff matters and reallocate work to vendors that have demonstrated a proven ability to deliver work on time, within budget, and with the best outcomes.

Workflow Automation(3)

Simple Workflows

Simple workflows so your team spends less time setting up and keeps matters in motion for quicker resolution.

Standardized Process Configuration

Configure workflows for matter intake and management for effortless matter creation and simple matter tracking.

Task Templates

Standardize intake with pre-configured task templates to reduce setup time.

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for SimpleLegal. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a SimpleLegal alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 29 features.

Buy SimpleLegal

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying SimpleLegal saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 29 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

5 known integrations

AP/ERP SystemsDocument Management ToolsFinance SystemsIP Management SoftwareTime Tracking Tools