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Custom Templates

Author reusable templates for your workspace.

Create templates that match how your firm actually writes — consistent sections, headings, and placeholders every time.

Workspace templates require a Pro or Enterprise plan. Personal templates are available on all plans.

Create a template

  1. Open SettingsTemplates
  2. Click New template
  3. Choose Note or Document type
  4. Set visibility — Personal or Workspace (admin only, Pro)
  5. Write the template body with section headings and placeholders

Template structure

Good templates combine:

  • Fixed boilerplate — headings, letterhead sections, standard clauses
  • Placeholders — areas the AI fills from transcript content
  • Instructions — brief guidance in placeholder text improves AI output

Example structure for a case memo:

# Case Memo

## Summary
[Summarize the key points from the dictation]

## Facts
[List relevant facts in chronological order]

## Analysis
[Legal analysis based on the facts presented]

## Next Steps
[Recommended actions and deadlines]

Document variables

Document templates can include variables filled before generation:

  • Client name and reference
  • Matter number
  • Date and recipient
  • Custom fields your firm uses

Import from files

Admins can create templates from existing PDF or Word documents under Settings → Templates.

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