Calls come in when you're in court, meeting with clients, or deep in case preparation. We capture leads, book consultations, collect retainer payments, and log case details instantly in your systems. With our AI-first answering service with human support as an extension of capabilities, potential clients never hit voicemail. Our human agents seamlessly step in when callers request to speak with someone directly or have sensitive legal situations that require detailed information collection and routing to the appropriate attorney or paralegal.
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai greets every caller professionally and captures essential case information through structured intake questions. By collecting key details upfront — such as legal matter type, urgency level, jurisdiction, opposing parties for conflict checks, and timeline requirements — the system helps identify and prioritize qualified leads based on your practice areas and expertise.
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai combines cutting-edge AI technology with optional human support to deliver unmatched call handling capabilities. Unlike competitors who offer basic subscription services, we provide white-glove implementation and ongoing support to ensure your success.
What sets Smith.ai apart:
Make better business decisions with real-time call data powered by AI, visualized in your Smith.ai dashboard. Every call summary is enriched with AI-generated metadata including actions completed, caller disposition, priority, relevance, call recording and transcription, and more. Track case patterns, referral sources, and client acquisition costs through historical tables and charts to predict firm growth, practice area demand, and ROI with superior accuracy through our AI-powered analytics.
While our AI Receptionist with human support delivers exceptional results for most businesses, we understand that some situations require dedicated human coverage. That’s why Smith.ai also offers comprehensive virtual receptionist plans with 100% live, North America-based agents answering your calls 24/7.
Our virtual receptionist plans provide dedicated human agents trained specifically on your business and industry.
Don’t waste your precious time on leads without performing a conflict check. Our answering service for law firms can check new leads for conflicts of interest before booking consultations, as part of our legal intake process.
Improve customer experiences with 24/7 AI-powered engagement built specifically for your business. Unlike basic AI competitors that offer one-size-fits-all solutions, Smith.ai delivers infinite customization with white-glove implementation tailored to your exact needs and goals.
While other AI services leave you to figure it out alone, our expert team works closely with you to craft custom AI behavior that sounds like your business, follows your procedures, and delivers results that match your goals.
The AI-powered legal answering service from Smith.ai significantly enhances your firm's productivity through intelligent call handling with human oversight. By automating routine tasks like greeting callers, capturing leads, conducting intake, and appointment scheduling, lawyers focus on billable work rather than administrative duties. With swift AI call processing completing calls in just two to three minutes, firms handle higher volumes without increasing overhead, maximizing efficiency.
The service provides smart lead screening with human follow-up when needed. Professional receptionists provide support as an extension of capabilities for complex situations, maintaining quality client interaction while never providing legal advice; that remains with your attorneys.
For client satisfaction, Smith.ai offers instantaneous response times through 24/7 availability. The AI Receptionist becomes your partner in client service, ensuring potential and existing clients always receive attention. With efficient lead capture and screening, plus the ability to conduct conflict checks and qualify leads from first contact, your firm's reputation for thorough service improves. This automated yet personal call management fosters trust, helps convert inquiries into retained clients, and drives practice growth.
Integrating the AI Receptionist from Smith.ai with over 7,000 tools offers substantial advantages for law firms. By connecting with billing software, document management systems, and marketing platforms, firms automate routine tasks ensuring seamless data flow. This integration facilitates real-time updates with call intelligence & metadata, reducing manual entry errors and improving client record accuracy.
The extensive integration capabilities support customized workflows through infinite customization, accommodating your specific operational needs. With white-glove setup from onboarding specialists and wraparound account management, the integration enhances organizational efficiency, freeing staff for complex, billable legal work.
Firms leverage analytics from diverse tools, gaining insights into client engagement and business metrics. The automated yet personal call management approach ensures data flows smoothly while maintaining the personal touch. This drives strategic growth initiatives and enhances client satisfaction through personalized service experiences, all while maintaining swift, efficient call handling with minimal friction.
The conflict check feature from Smith.ai prevents scheduling consultations with leads posing potential conflicts of interest. The AI receptionist service screens new leads by cross-referencing them with existing client databases and flagged contacts, ensuring conflicts like prior representation of opposing parties are identified before proceeding.
When the AI identifies potential conflicts, it alerts professional receptionists who manage the situation as an extension of capabilities with appropriate care and discretion. These receptionists excel at information collection and applying nuanced judgment when necessary, though they never provide legal advice or case assessment; that remains with attorneys.
This feature integrates seamlessly with your firm's CRM ensuring real-time updates and comprehensive tracking. With intelligent call handling with human oversight, the system safeguards your firm's ethical standards and reputation without interrupting attorney focus on ongoing legal work. The swift AI call processing ensures conflict checks happen efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
The AI-first plans from Smith.ai primarily rely on AI call answering with human verification for tasks like screening inquiries, appointment scheduling, and payment collection. Professional receptionists step in as an extension of capabilities only for complex issues or when callers request human assistance. These plans maximize efficiency through swift AI call processing while maintaining high client satisfaction.
The AI-enhanced virtual receptionist plans starting at $292.50/month integrate more comprehensive human support alongside AI technology. Professional receptionists enhanced by AI handle calls with intelligent call handling with human oversight. This setup is ideal for firms requiring nuanced client interactions, sensitive conversations, or complex scheduling frequently.
Both plans offer the same CRM integration capabilities, custom AI prompts, and infinite customizations. The key difference is the level of human involvement. AI-first maximizes automation with human support available when needed, while AI-enhanced provides consistent human presence supported by AI efficiency. Both deliver subscription-level pricing with enterprise-level customization typically only available through multi-year contracts.
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai presents significantly more cost-effective solutions than in-house receptionists. While in-house receptionists cost around $77,000 annually with salary and benefits, AI Receptionist plans from Smith.ai start at just $95.00 per month, with AI-enhanced virtual receptionist options at $292.50 per month.
This pricing structure leads to potential savings of over $40,000 annually. With overage pricing, when firms exceed the included call volume, you only pay per additional call and are never bumped into a higher plan. There are no setup fees or cancellation fees, eliminating the fixed financial burden of in-house hires.
The flexibility means firms only pay for services actually used. You get subscription-level pricing with enterprise-level customization — bespoke solutions typically requiring multi-year agency contracts now available at affordable monthly rates. With comprehensive onboarding support and wraparound account management included, Smith.ai becomes your partner in cost-effective practice management, not just another vendor.