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Family Law Digital Operations Checklist

Twenty-four questions for evaluating the systems and workflows supporting a modern family law practice

Please note

This checklist is an operational planning resource. It is not legal, ethical, cybersecurity, privacy, or compliance advice.

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Keep entries general. Do not enter client names, case facts, privileged information, personal data, financial information, or other sensitive content. Describe processes in general terms only.

For each statement, select Established, Partial, Not Established, or Not Applicable. Use the Notes field to record follow-up questions, ownership, or improvement priorities.

Section 1 of 8

Digital Business Foundation

Review the core accounts, productivity tools, file systems, access practices, and protections supporting everyday work.

1.1  Multifactor authentication protects email, case-management, financial, and administrative systems.
1.2  Shared files have defined storage locations, folder structures, and naming practices.
1.3  The firm controls administrative access to its domain, email, website, case-management system, and major platforms.
Priority
Section 2 of 8

Website and Lead Capture

Review whether the website helps prospective clients understand the firm, take the next step, and enter a measurable intake process.

2.1  Calls, contact forms, and scheduling options work properly on desktop and mobile devices.
2.2  Each inquiry can be associated with a lead source.
2.3  The firm can identify which marketing sources produce consultations and retained clients, not merely website traffic.
Priority
Section 3 of 8

Intake and Consultation

Review how inquiries are screened, followed up, scheduled, and moved toward a consultation.

3.1  New inquiries receive a timely and consistent initial response.
3.2  Staff follow a documented initial screening process.
3.3  Prospective clients can schedule consultations without unnecessary back-and-forth.
Priority
Section 4 of 8

Client Onboarding

Review how a prospective client becomes an active client and matter.

4.1  Engagement documents can be prepared and signed electronically.
4.2  Client and matter information moves into Clio or the firm’s case-management system without avoidable re-entry.
4.3  Initial document requests are standardized by matter type.
Priority
Section 5 of 8

Matter and Document Workflows

Review whether common matters follow consistent workflows without removing necessary professional judgment.

5.1  Common case types use approved task lists, phases, or workflow templates.
5.2  Deadlines and follow-up tasks do not depend solely on individual memory.
5.3  Leadership can identify matters that are stalled, waiting for information, approaching a deadline, or missing an assigned next step.
Priority
Section 6 of 8

Client Communication and Experience

Review how the firm manages routine communication, sensitive information, expectations, and recurring client questions.

6.1  Routine status updates, reminders, and information requests are standardized where appropriate.
6.2  Sensitive information and documents are exchanged through approved channels.
6.3  The firm identifies recurring questions that may reveal a workflow, onboarding, or information gap.
Priority
Section 7 of 8

AI Use and Governance

Review whether AI use is connected to real operational needs and supported by appropriate data-handling and human-review requirements.

7.1  Confidential or sensitive information is not entered into unapproved or unvetted AI systems.
7.2  Substantive AI-assisted work receives appropriate attorney review.
7.3  The firm has written guidance covering permitted uses, prohibited uses, data handling, human review, and accountability.
Priority
Section 8 of 8

Reporting, Security, and Continuous Improvement

Review whether leadership has the information, controls, and improvement process needed to manage the firm’s digital operations.

8.1  The firm tracks inquiries, consultations, consultation attendance, retained matters, and lead sources.
8.2  Access is reviewed when roles or relationships change.
8.3  Critical information has appropriate backup and recovery arrangements.
Priority
Final review

Identify Your 90-Day Priorities

The objective is not to replace every system or automate every task. Use this review to identify the improvements that would have the greatest effect on firm capacity, consistency, visibility, security, or client experience.

Final review

Priority Action Plan

Record up to five priorities. Keep entries general and avoid client-specific detail.

Priority action plan with five rows
PriorityCurrent problemDesired improvementOwnerTarget dateNext step
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