Platform

One secure workspace for legal operations

CaEFT brings onboarding, file collaboration, communication, document handling, reminders, reporting and payment workflows together in a single platform designed for legal practices.

End-to-end flow

How the system fits together

From first client touch to matter closure, teams work in one workspace-onboarding feeds the file, the file anchors communication and payments, and oversight rolls up to dashboards and time. Jump to an area below or scroll through the walkthrough.

Matter · Smith / Bond
Done Client & matter details
Open Supporting documents
Done Verification checkpoints
Review Stakeholder invitations

Onboarding

Digital onboarding

Create a structured onboarding journey for each new client or matter. Capture required information, request supporting documents, and guide clients through verification steps in a consistent and auditable process.

  • Matter-specific onboarding flows
  • Client and stakeholder invitations
  • Document requests and uploads
  • Verification checkpoints
  • Audit trail of onboarding activity
Smith / Bond
Correspondence
Agreements
Internal notes (staff only)
Activity & document history

Files

Virtual files

Each matter is managed in a secure digital file with controlled access for internal staff, clients and approved third parties. Files centralise documents, communication, notes and payment activity.

  • Matter-based file structure
  • Sub-files and role-based access
  • Internal notes
  • Shared document repository
  • Matter history and activity logs
Client · Please upload the signed mandate to the file when ready.
Received-we'll confirm once compliance has reviewed.
Staff · Document linked to Agreements folder.

Collaboration

Secure communication

Reduce reliance on unsecured email by keeping matter communication inside the platform. Messages, updates and shared documents remain linked to the relevant file.

  • Matter-linked messaging
  • Controlled participant access
  • Central communication history
  • Reduced exposure to email-based fraud risks
Matter-linked payment instructions
Reference Matter Status
COL-9021 Smith / Bond Cleared
PAY-4410 NDA / Acme Pending

Payments

Payment workflows

Manage payment instructions through a structured workflow that supports beneficiary verification, approval controls and traceable records. CaEFT does not hold client funds. Payment execution is facilitated through the designated third-party payment provider in terms of the applicable agreements.

  • Beneficiary detail capture and storage
  • Bank-detail verification workflows
  • Collections and disbursement support
  • Matter-linked payment records
  • Provider-facilitated payment execution
Firm overview
Matters
128
Payments
342
KYC
34

Oversight

Reporting and oversight

Give partners, finance teams and administrators visibility over onboarding volumes, matter activity, payment workflows and user participation.

  • Operational dashboards
  • Matter and payment reporting
  • User activity visibility
  • Workflow oversight
1:24:08
Running · Matter ACME-204 · Rate R2,450/hr Billable

Diary & time

Reminders, diary and time tracking

Track key dates, reminders and workflow milestones within each matter.

Time tracking

Record time against matters with start/stop and manual entry, rate awareness, and workflows that feed billing and reporting.

  • Quick timer and manual capture
  • Entries linked to matters and roles
  • Matter reminders visible next to billing hand-off
  • Support for approvals and audit

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