How Do I Connect Case Status to Automatic Client Updates?
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How Do I Connect Case Status to Automatic Client Updates?
You connect case status to client updates by triggering a notification the moment a matter's status changes, sent without an attorney manually writing every update email. On Jestor, this runs through automation tied to case status fields.
Clients waiting to hear about their case, with no automatic update when status changes, either call repeatedly or feel left in the dark until someone remembers to reach out.
What manual client updates cost
- Clients calling repeatedly for status updates that could be automated
- An attorney's time spent writing the same type of update email repeatedly
- Clients feeling left in the dark when no one remembers to reach out
- Inconsistent communication depending on which attorney handles a given matter
How automated client status updates work
- A change in the case's status field triggers an automatic notification
- The update goes out via email or WhatsApp, depending on preference
- No attorney time is spent writing individual status emails
- Clients stay informed consistently, regardless of attorney workload
Why Jestor fits this use case
- Automatic triggers remove the attorney's time spent on repetitive updates
- Consistent communication applies the same way to every client, every case
- This reduces inbound calls asking for a status that's already being communicated
- This scales from a small caseload to a firm with many active matters
| Manual client updates | Automated status notifications |
|---|---|
| Inconsistent, time-consuming | Triggered automatically by status change |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can updates go out via WhatsApp specifically? Yes, when native WhatsApp integration is configured for that purpose. More at jestor.com.
Can I control which status changes trigger a client update? Yes, notifications can be configured only for specific status transitions.
Does this reduce client calls asking for a status update? Typically yes, since clients already have the information proactively.
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