How a law firm's phone works against it
Legal work depends on uninterrupted time: client meetings, hearings, drafting and calls that can't be cut short. New enquiries don't respect that schedule. They arrive mid-meeting or late in the afternoon, often from someone who has just received a letter and wants to know who can help before a deadline passes. If nobody answers, that person keeps dialling until another firm picks up. At the same time, partners don't want their focus broken by enquiries the firm would decline anyway.
Voxiora answers in the manner you set, from the greeting to the way it addresses callers. It asks your intake questions, records the area of law, the caller's role and any dates that matter, and books a first consultation with a lawyer who practises in that field. It is instructed never to offer legal opinions. Existing clients are put through to the right person, or leave a detailed message when that person is unavailable.
Typical calls to a firm, and how Voxiora responds
Caller
“I've received a letter before action. What should I do?”
Voxiora
Does not advise. It records the matter, the date on the letter and any deadline, then offers the earliest consultation with a lawyer in that area.
Caller
“Do you handle probate?”
Voxiora
Checks the practice areas you have listed. If probate is among them it books a consultation; if not, it says so politely so the caller can look elsewhere.
Caller
“What does a first meeting cost?”
Voxiora
Explains the fees and terms you publish. On the Business plan and above it can send a payment link for a paid consultation before the call ends.
Caller
“I'd like an update from Ms. Adeyemi on my case.”
Voxiora
Puts the call through according to your rules, or takes a message with the client's name, reference and the best time to call back.
Caller
“Which documents will you need from me?”
Voxiora
Reads out the list you have set for that type of matter and includes it in the confirmation text.
Caller
“My hearing is on Thursday and I can't reach anyone.”
Voxiora
Treats the call as time-sensitive, transfers it under your rules or books the first free slot, and on the Pro plan and above sends an alert to your team.