Blog: Business Solutions

Smith.ai's Virtual Receptionists and AI Receptionist can now send retainer agreements for e-signature during the intake call, closing the gap between a qualified lead and a signed retainer.

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Law firm CRM integration for legal intake is the process of automatically pushing caller data — name, contact details, case type, and booking status — from your answering service into your practice management or CRM platform the moment a call ends, eliminating manual entry and closing the gap between first ring and active matter.

Immigration intake is the first call between a prospective immigration client and a law firm, in which the firm screens for detention, ICE involvement, deadlines, and matter type, then books a consultation or transfers the caller to an attorney.

Estate planning intake is the first call between a prospective estate planning or probate client and a law firm, in which the firm records the client's goals, family, and deadlines and books a consultation with an attorney.

Personal injury intake is the first call with a prospective client, in which the firm records the incident date and state, fault, injuries, medical treatment, and any prior representation to decide whether to take the case and what happens next.

A legal CRM is the software layer that manages a prospective client from first contact through signed engagement — tracking leads, automating follow-up, and feeding intake data into your case management system.