Helmer LegalCustom Case Management Platform
How we built a comprehensive case management platform for Helmer Legal with 100+ attorneys, featuring role-based access, Outlook integration, and automated workflows.
Project Overview
Helmer, Conley & Kasselman is a prominent legal practice with more than 100 attorneys serving clients across a wide range of legal services. Managing cases, attorneys, clients, court events, and documentation at this scale required a robust system that could streamline operations and reduce inefficiencies. Kwanso partnered with Helmer Legal to design and deliver a custom case management platform, which has been in successful use for over two years, transforming how the firm manages cases and collaborates across teams.
Industry
- Legal Tech Solutions
- Case Management Systems
- Law Firm Operations
- Legal Workflow Automation
Technologies
- Node.js & TypeORM
- React.js & Material UI
- PostgreSQL Database
- GraphQL & Apollo Server
The Challenge
With hundreds of active cases and attorneys, Helmer Legal faced several challenges: fragmented processes where attorneys, paralegals, and staff managed cases with disconnected tools and manual workflows; scheduling and court management issues where tracking hearings, deadlines, and tasks across multiple lawyers created risks of delays and missed updates; data integrity concerns with large volumes of case data, client details, and legal documents requiring reliable structuring and secure storage; and scalability requirements where the solution needed to support more than 100 attorneys while remaining adaptable to evolving legal workflows.
Our Solution
Custom Case Management Development
Implemented modules for case creation, client & adversary management, task assignments, notes, and court scheduling with role-based access for Admin, Attorney, Paralegal, and Investigator roles.
Microsoft Outlook Calendar Integration
Integrated Microsoft Outlook Calendar for seamless hearing and event management, ensuring deadlines, hearings, and events are never missed across the legal team.
Automation & Integrations
Developed CSV import/export tools for bulk client and case data management, integrated Twilio 2FA for secure login, and built custom email templates and notifications using SendGrid.
Key Features
Role-Based Access
Secure access control for Admin, Attorney, Paralegal, and Investigator roles.
Outlook Integration
Seamless calendar integration for hearing and event management.
CSV Import/Export
Automated bulk client and case data management tools.
Email Automation
Custom email templates and notifications via SendGrid.
Legal Case Management Platform
Explore our comprehensive case management solution for Helmer Legal with role-based access, Outlook integration, and automated workflows.
Case Management Dashboard
Comprehensive dashboard for managing cases, clients, and court events with role-based access control
Impact
Key Learnings
Legal Practices Require Precision and Collaboration
Legal practices operate on precision, deadlines, and collaboration. By creating a tailored platform for Helmer Legal, we enabled the firm to scale its operations, improve efficiency, and ensure that more than 100 lawyers can focus on serving clients rather than managing paperwork.
Role-Based Access is Critical for Legal Teams
Different roles in legal practices have varying access needs and responsibilities. Implementing role-based access control (Admin, Attorney, Paralegal, Investigator) ensures that each team member has appropriate permissions and visibility into case information.
Integration with Existing Tools is Essential
Legal teams rely heavily on existing tools like Microsoft Outlook for calendar management. Seamless integration with these tools ensures adoption and reduces the learning curve for attorneys and staff, leading to better user experience and higher success rates.
Success Story
Helmer Legal Team
100+ attorneys and legal professionals
The case management system has been in continuous use for over two years, demonstrating strong adoption and reliability. Attorneys and staff reduced time spent on manual case tracking and improved collaboration across teams. The system successfully supports 100+ attorneys across multiple practice areas, with room for growth as the firm continues to expand.
Results:
The platform has transformed how the firm manages cases and collaborates across teams, with improved scheduling through Outlook calendar integration ensuring deadlines, hearings, and events are never missed. The system's scalability ensures it can grow with the firm's needs.
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