E-filing platforms file legal documents with states’ back-office e-filing systems. As states switch over to electronic records systems, they require lawyers to do the same. E-filing platforms allow lawyers to file their documents electronically.
E-filing platforms interface with each state’s mandated back-office solution (usually Odyssey File and Serve). These solutions allow attorneys to log in via their portal to file relevant documents, pay for filing, check the status of a filing, and see an overview of historical filings. E-filing software streamlines the process of filing court documents and allows users to file with any court in the state in which the system has a license to operate. Additionally, these platforms often integrate with legal practice management software in some way.
To qualify for inclusion in the E-Filing Platforms category, a product must:
Integrate with state back-office solutions
Process payments for document processing
File legal documents with state filing systems
Contain an attorney portal