In two months of use, Smokeball has paid for itself, streamlined processes, improved case scheduling, enhanced invoicing and boosted our productivity.
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Intake & Reporting
Bill
Boost
Grow
Prosper+
Basic Contact & Matter Management
Keep a centralized record of Clients, Contacts and Matters securely online.
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Advanced Contact & Matter Management
Keep a more detailed record of Clients, Contacts and Matters in one place online.
LeadPro Client Intake forms
Create and customize Client Intake forms and streamline the way you convert new prospects into clients.
LeadPro Web inquiry forms
Give clients a contemporary experience with Enquiry Intake forms you can brand, customize, and embed on your website.
LeadPro Client Intake tracking dashboard
Keep track of all your intake forms in one place, with real time Intake status tracking on the Dashboard.
LeadPro Lead Management & reporting
Keep track of wins and losses to inform which clients are best for your firm with powerful Lead Management reporting.
LeadPro with Intake powered by Smokeball AI
AI powered creation of custom intake forms.
MatterFlow Matter Intake forms
Streamline the way you collect and record important matter information from clients so you can get started on their matter faster.
MatterFlow pre-automated Matter Intake form Library
Choose from a library of Matter Intake forms that are designed specifically for your practice area and completely integrated with your firm's workflow.
MatterFlow Intake tracking dashboard
Keep track of all your intake forms in one place, with real time Intake status tracking on the Dashboard.
MatterFlow powered by Smokeball AI
Create Matter intake forms with the power of Smokeball AI.
Email Marketing**
Sends newsletters, run marketing campaigns or simply send out office closure notices all directly through Smokeball.
Document Automation
Document & Email Management
Documents are never more than a few clicks away, with all critical documents and emails stored against your matters.
Basic full text search
An intelligent search engine that allows you to search the contents of all your documents
Unlimited Document storage
Unlimited Document storage for all your important files
eSignatures**
Minimize time you spend waiting on clients to approve documents thanks to DocuSign.
Advanced Document & Email Management Microsoft Word/Outlook
Enjoy unmatched efficiencies managing documents and emails with the industries most comprehensive integration with Microsoft Word and Outlook
Document Automation
Dramatically reduce the amount of typing in information with industry leading document automation.
Pre-automated Forms library
Produce regulatory documents faster with a library of pre-automated Court Forms and Document templates.
Integrated eFiling**
File your documents with the court easily and seamlessly from your Smokeball matter.
Automated eBrief/Bates Stamping
Create briefs using approved formatting preferences with ease.
Advanced full text search with OCR
Find the right document or phrase with powerful OCR searching of all stored documents including PDF.
Smart Case Management
Legal Calendar
Keep track of important events and meetings without leaving Smokeball
Basic full text search
An intelligent search engine that allows you to search the contents of all your documents
Unlimited Document storage
Unlimited Document storage for all your important files
Mobile & Tablet App
Anywhere, any time access no matter the device you are on.
Secure Client Portal
Send, receive and collaborate on documents securely with your firms very own client communication system.
Task management
Streamline your internal collaboration by assigning and actioning tasks
SMS
Increase the speed of client response for urgent items by sending SMS's directly from Smokeball.
Email integration
Assign emails and attachments to Smokeball matters without leaving your inbox.
Calendar integration
Manage your schedule with 2 way sync between Smokeball and Office 365 calendar.
Pre-configured Matter templates by Practice Area
Intuitive functionality designed in partnership with legal experts for different areas of law.
Conflict checking
Check for client conflicts within a few easy clicks
Rules based calendaring
Remove the headache of manually calculating deadlines with a seamless integration with LawToolBox rules based deadline calculators
Web App
Access the essentials from any device, to keep matters moving when you are away from your work computer or on a Mac
AutoTime Automatic time & activity tracking
Break free from manual time tracking and let us do it for you with our unique automatic time and activity tracking.
AutoTime Missed Time Finder
Make better decisions about flat fee pricing with powerful insights that breakdown your time spent and costs per hour based on the time and activity we have tracked for you.
Workflow Templates & Checklists by Practice Area
Set up workflows and checklists specific to how your firm operates to ensure you never miss a deadline.
Phone & Video Conferencing Integrations**
Make calls and track your time automatically with integration to Zoom or RingCentral.
Electronic signatures
Make calls and track your time automatically with integration to Zoom or RingCentral.
Archie, AI Matter Assistant
AI matter assistant, helping you master matter management.
Archie AI Assistant Add-on
Legal Billing & Trust Accounting
Time, fee & expense tracking
Easy tracking of all Matter based Time entries, Fees and Expenses (Manual)
Billing
Bill the way you want with flexible invoicing that leverages batch/bulk invoices and easy reminders.
LEDES Billing
Bill your clients using the LEDES billing standard.
Evergreen Retainers
Keep on top of your cash flow with easy to use Evergreen retainer requests.
Online Payments*
Get paid faster with online credit card payments.
Payment Plans
Keep your cash flowing and set your clients up on payment plans.
Trust Accounting & Reporting
Rest easy with compliant Trust Accounting and powerful reporting.
Accounting GL Integrations (QuickBooks)
Peace of mind that your accounting software is always up to date.
Dashboards & Reporting
Matter, Fee Earner, Firm level financial reporting
Keep track of all your billable work, outstanding debtors and Trust balance.
Reporting Dashboard
Keep your finger on the pulse of your entire firm through an intuitive reporting dashboard
AutoTime Firm Insights
Make smarter business decisions with rich reporting and firm insights powered by automatic time and activity tracking.
AutoTime Profitability Reporting (by Firm, Practice Area, & Client)
Dissect your profitability reports into areas relevant to you to identify areas you need to lean into.
*Online Credit Card payments are through our integration partner, LawPay. Additional fees apply.
**Fees apply, contact us for more information.
***Free download and integration with InfoTrack required.
The legal software you need to run a more profitable, organized firm
Boost your
profits by 34%
Smokeball helps you focus on your most valuable matters and bill what you’re worth.
Smokeball AI - Supercharge your practice
Take your firm's productivity to the next level with Smokeball AI.
Rely on 20k+
legal forms
Our growing library of automated forms in multiple jurisdictions cover 250 plus matter types.
FAQs about Smokeball Legal Software for Attorneys
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What are the Smokeball plans available?
1. Bill – This plan is for lawyers looking to get all their billing done in one place.
2. Boost – This plan is for lawyers looking to start their own law firm, or simply looking for an affordable legal billing and accounting solution that is completely compliant.
3. Grow – This plan is for law firms who have grown out of manila folders and are looking for a better, way to get their work done efficiently. It includes seamless document and email management.
4. Prosper – If you’re looking at intelligent ways to optimize your small law firm to become a thriving business, this is the plan for you. It includes automated time tracking and management reporting so you’ll confidently bill what you’re worth.
How does the free trial work?
Smokeball offers a no-cost, risk-free trial of our Boost package so you can evaluate whether Smokeball is right for your small law firm. If you cancel anytime within the 30-day free trial period, you will not be charged.
How many people can use Smokeball?
There is no limit on how many firm users and clients can use or simultaneously access Smokeball legal practice management software. And because there is no data storage limit, you can upload and download as much as needed.
Does the software include automatic time and activity tracking?
Smokeball is the only practice management software with built-in automatic time tracking and timesheets. Whether you are reviewing a matter in Smokeball, writing an Outlook email or drafting court forms in Microsoft Word, AutoTime tracks and records this time, so you don’t have to. Upgrade or select the Prosper plan to have these features included.
How safe and secure is my work?
Smokeball uses industry-standard SSL security, similar to eCommerce sites, financial institutions and other secure web-based (SaaS) software solutions. All your work, including the interactive wireframe, is password-protected and requires a login to access. Additionally, a national IT service provider, in a certified safe and secure environment, hosts and backs up all of your data.
What happens when the time comes to renew my Smokeball plan?
At renewal, you have a couple of options:
1. You can keep your current feature set by extending your plan with Smokeball. Or,
2. You can upgrade or downgrade your plan to add or remove key features.
How do I access the Smokeball Community?
You can access the community page using this link: Smokeball Community