100% offline processing. Your confidential communications never leave your device.
Professional dictation for case notes, briefs, motions, and client communications. Complete attorney-client privilege protection with 100% offline processing.
100% offline processing. Your confidential communications never leave your device.
Features designed for attorney workflows and confidentiality requirements
Offline processing preserves attorney-client privilege. No cloud transmission of privileged communications. Data stays on your device.
Accurate recognition of legal terms, Latin phrases, and case citations. Custom dictionary for firm-specific terminology and client names.
Works with Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, and legal practice management software. Automatic paste into any application.
Dictate billable work efficiently. Capture detailed time entries while working. Increases billable hours through productivity gains.
Dictate notes on mobile devices, transcribe on secure office workstation. Transfer audio files without cloud storage exposure.
Professional features without enterprise pricing. Free plan with 5,000 words per week. Pro plan at $10/month with unlimited use.
Attorneys spend significant time documenting case notes, drafting motions and briefs, composing client correspondence, and recording billable activities. Legal dictation software enables lawyers to capture this information 3x faster than typing while maintaining attorney-client privilege. Similar to how medical dictation software protects patient information, legal dictation must safeguard privileged communications.
The legal profession has specific requirements: absolute confidentiality for privileged communications, accurate handling of legal terminology and Latin phrases, integration with legal document management systems, and compliance with ethical obligations regarding client data protection.
Document client meetings, telephone conferences, and case developments immediately while details are fresh. Dictation captures comprehensive notes faster than typing, ensuring thorough file documentation without cutting conversations short.
Draft motions, responses, and discovery requests efficiently. Speak legal arguments naturally, maintaining logical flow without typing interruption. Particularly effective for longer documents like summary judgment motions or appellate briefs.
Compose detailed client update letters and emails. Dictation allows thorough explanations of legal developments, strategy considerations, and next steps without time pressure of typing lengthy correspondence.
Record contemporaneous time entries with detailed descriptions. Capture specific activities while working rather than reconstructing billing entries later. Improves billing accuracy and client communication.
Document key testimony points, strategic observations, and follow-up tasks during or immediately after proceedings. Voice notes preserve important details that might be forgotten if left until end of day.
Attorneys have duty to protect client confidences under professional conduct rules. Using cloud-based dictation services that transmit audio to third-party servers creates potential privilege waiver issues and ethical complications.
Local dictation software processes voice data entirely on attorney's device. No third-party access to privileged communications. Eliminates data breach risk from cloud service compromises. Maintains complete control over confidential information. For complete privacy, consider offline speech to text solutions that never transmit data.
Many law firms operate on secured networks with restricted internet access. Offline dictation software functions on air-gapped systems without connectivity requirements. Suitable for firms with strict data security policies.
Uploading client names and case details to cloud services may inadvertently disclose conflicts of interest. Local processing prevents external systems from accessing client identities and matter information.
Works with Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, and other legal practice management platforms. Dictate directly into case notes, time entries, and task descriptions. Universal clipboard compatibility ensures broad application support.
Compatible with NetDocuments, iManage, and other document management systems. Dictate file names, matter descriptions, and document metadata. Streamlines document organization and retrieval.
Create detailed review notes during document review. Dictate privilege log entries and redaction descriptions. Speeds up time-consuming e-discovery tasks.
Modern AI models handle common Latin legal terms: ex parte, in camera, res judicata, habeas corpus, prima facie, etc. Custom dictionary capability allows addition of less common phrases and specialized terminology.
Dictate case names and citations naturally. System learns citation patterns and party names through use. Particularly helpful for frequently-cited precedents in specific practice areas.
Legal terminology varies by jurisdiction and practice area. Custom vocabulary feature accommodates state-specific terms, local rules references, and practice area jargon (corporate, litigation, family law, etc.).
Dictation increases billable work capacity. Document work faster without sacrificing quality. Many attorneys report 20-40% increase in billable hours after implementing dictation workflow.
Less time typing means more time on substantive legal work. Reduces evening and weekend hours spent catching up on documentation. Improves work-life balance.
Repetitive strain injuries common among attorneys who type extensively. Voice dictation provides alternative input method, reducing physical strain. Essential for attorneys experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome or similar conditions.
Dictate while reviewing documents, pacing during thought process, or commuting between court and office. Maximizes productive use of time.
Prioritize offline processing for privileged communications. Verify software doesn't transmit data to external servers. Review privacy policy regarding data collection and telemetry.
Legal documents require high accuracy. Test software with legal terminology and your speaking style. Modern AI systems achieve 95-99% accuracy, significantly better than older speech recognition technology.
Evaluate total cost over expected usage period. Dragon Legal pricing ranges $500-1,500 upfront plus potential subscription fees. A Dragon alternative can offer comparable accuracy at lower cost, particularly important for solo practitioners and small firms.
Consider firm IT policies and infrastructure. Some firms restrict software installations. Verify compatibility with existing security tools, firewalls, and network configurations.
Use quality microphone for optimal results. Many attorneys prefer handheld dictation microphones for mobility or headset microphones for hands-free operation. USB microphones provide better quality than laptop built-ins.
Allow 1-2 weeks to develop comfortable dictation style. Practice with non-critical documents first. Most attorneys find their efficiency increases significantly after initial adaptation period.
Identify which tasks benefit most from dictation: client updates, case notes, research memos. Some work (contract review, brief editing) may remain keyboard-focused. Develop hybrid workflow matching tasks to optimal input method.