LEGAL PRESENCE
AI Assistant for Law Firms | Open-Source
Project Overview
LegalPresence is an open-source AI platform that allows lawyers to maintain continuous client communication without sacrificing ethics or personal workload. It automates acknowledgement, triage, and routine follow-ups while escalating critical issues to the lawyer.
Core Features
AI Communication Layer
Email, SMS, and Voice Integration. Automatically responds with transparent AI, summarizes requests, and handles repetitive queries (case status, deadlines).
Escalation & Triage
Classifies messages as Urgent, Important, or Informational. Urgent items trigger immediate notifications, while routine items are handled autonomously.
Context-Aware AI
Uses intake forms and prior emails to understand context. Strictly procedural guidance only—never unauthorized legal advice.
Ethical AI Voice
AI introduces itself as an assistant. Includes disclaimers for compliance and logs all conversations for auditability.
Open Integration
REST API for case management software (Clio, MyCase). Works with Twilio, SendGrid, and VoIP systems.
Analytics Dashboard
Tracks average response times, messages handled by AI vs human, and client satisfaction metrics.
Integrated Technology
Backend
Node.js / Python
AI Models
OpenAI / HuggingFace
Database
PostgreSQL
Frontend
React + Tailwind
Comm Layer
Twilio / SendGrid
Infra
Docker
Use Case Scenarios
The Solo Practitioner
Managing 50+ daily emails alone. AI handles routine inquiry, lawyer only handles the critical issues.
Courtroom Continuity
Partners in trial or traveling can maintain a 24/7 client presence without feeling absent.
Open Source Ethics
Empowering firms to adopt AI without expensive SaaS lock-in. Community-driven jurisdictions and compliance templates.
Tech Stacks
Node.js
PostgreSQL
React
Tailwind
OpenAI
Docker
Twilio