IT Live for Lawyers and Legal Advice

<h2>Specific to Legal Services</h2><p>Lawyers and legal advisors have strict requirements for confidentiality, time tracking, and cost billing.</p><h3>Secure Client Portal</h3><ul><li>Personalized case environment for each client</li><li>End-to-end encrypted document upload</li><li>Audit trail of who accessed what and when</li><li>2-factor authentication required for client accounts</li><li>Automatic logout after 15 minutes of inactivity</li></ul><h3>Case Management</h3><ul><li>Per case: documents, communication, deadlines, and involved parties</li><li>Timeline of steps taken</li><li>Private notes not visible to clients</li><li>Tags and search functionality</li></ul><h3>Time Tracking</h3><p>Per case and partner:</p><ul><li>Timer with start/pause functionality (no manual estimation)</li><li>Automatic categorization: writing letters, phone calls, court sessions, advisory meetings</li><li>Monthly overview for clients and internal use</li><li>Hourly rate per case type (€150-450/h)</li></ul><h3>Automated Invoicing</h3><p>Monthly for each client:</p><ul><li>Specification of worked hours</li><li>Expenses (court fees, stamps, etc.)</li><li>VAT and total</li><li>iDEAL payment link</li><li>Automatic reminders for unpaid invoices</li></ul><h3>GDPR-Compliant Hosting</h3><p>Specific measures for legal services:</p><ul><li>Servers located in the EU (Frankfurt)</li><li>Backup encryption (AES-256)</li><li>Data residency guarantee</li><li>Processor agreement compliant with professional secrecy</li><li>Optional: Privacy Shield+ certification</li></ul>