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Legal Files is a case/matter management software which is ideal for corporations, universities, government agencies and insurance companies. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 60 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Onit - **Founded**: 2009 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Archiving & Retention - Audit Trail - Billing & Invoicing - Budgeting/Forecasting - CRM - Calendar Management - Case Management - Case Notes - Client Management - Client Portal - Collaboration Tools - Communication Management - Compliance Management - Compliance Tracking - Configurable Workflow - Conflict Management - Contact Management - Contract/License Management - Court Rules-Based Scheduling - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Data Management - Document Capture - Document Classification - Document Generation - Document Management - Document Storage - Email Management - Expense Tracking - File Sharing - Full Text Search - Legal Case Management - Reminders - Reporting & Statistics - Search/Filter - Staff Calendar - Status Tracking - Task Management - Third-Party Integrations - Time Tracking - Trust Accounting - User Management - Version Control - Workflow Management ## Integrations (7 total) - Gmail - Google Calendar - Google Maps - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft OneNote - Microsoft Outlook ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Legal Case Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/20040/legal-case-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Legal Case Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/20040/legal-case-management/software) - [Legal Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/10049/legal-document-management/software) - [Law Practice Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/20038/law-practice-management/software) - [Legal Calendar Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30577/legal-calendar/software) - [Investigation Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30572/investigation-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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File sharing and internal collaboration are straightforward, making it easy to track complex matters across departments. > > **Cons**: The user interface looks quite dated and takes time for new staff to learn. Finding specific historical files can feel sluggish if search filters are not perfect. It also takes a lot of upfront time to configure the templates to match your internal workflows. > > Our experience with Legal Files has been very positive for organizing complex case files. While the interface feels dated and requires a bit of a learning curve for new team members, its stability and deep document tracking are excellent. It has successfully centralized our corporate legal operations and cut down on misplaced records across the department. ----- ### "Efficient Legal Case Management with Strong Collaboration Tools" — 5.0/5 > **Brooks** | *7 June 2026* | Law Practice | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is so easy to use. It’s ability to keep case information, documents, and deadlines organized in one place. The centralized case management features make it easier to track matters, improve productivity, and quickly access important legal records when needed. Customer support is super helpful and value for your money. > > **Cons**: I don’t think there are any cons when it comes to the Legal Files software. No bugs or issues and I’ve used it for a year. > > My overall experience with Legal Files⁠ has been positive. The software helps keep legal documents and case information organized while improving team productivity. The file sharing features make it easy to securely distribute documents, and the collaboration tools help team members work together efficiently on cases and tasks. Overall, it is a reliable solution for managing legal workflows and document access. ----- ### "A great software to use\!\!\!\!" — 5.0/5 > **Tavoni** | *15 August 2026* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Legal Files, is an overall great software to use\!\!\!\!\! The customer service support is to tier\!\!\! The software is very easy to use. > > **Cons**: One of the things I like least about Legal Files is the software needs a modern update to the interface of the software. > > My overall experience with Legal Files has been amazing\!\!\! You get a great value software for your money\!\!\!\!\! ----- ### "Legal Documents New Rookie" — 2.0/5 > **Michael** | *18 August 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is relatively new legal documents application that I'm getting more familiar with on how to integrate into my personal files. > > **Cons**: I would need to either convert some of my pdf files to Word in order to upload and store them in the application. > > My overall view of this application is that is can be useful in the right environment. If the integration of the two conversions can take place, that would really move the needle on this product. ----- ### "Organized and Efficient Case Management" — 5.0/5 > **Jennifer** | *10 August 2026* | Chemicals | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that Smartsheet’s AI Copilot can help save time by assisting with tasks, organizing information, and generating useful insights. It makes managing projects more efficient and helps reduce the time spent on repetitive work. > > **Cons**: Some features can take time to learn and may not feel intuitive for new users. The interface could also be streamlined to make navigation and finding information quicker. > > Overall, my experience with Legal Files has been positive and it has helped keep case information and documents organized. Once familiar with the system, it makes managing files, deadlines, and case details more efficient. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/2600/legal-files?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/2600/legal-files) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data