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Streamline South African law firm legal billing, USCIS case tracking & POPI-compliant trust fund account for Johannesburg, Cape Town & Durban practices.

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Free Data Migration

Our team seamlessly migrates your data into the system at no additional cost.(T&Cs Apply)

Best Onboarding Practices

Fast-track your legal operations with FREE online onboarding demo sessions.

Staff Training Program

Onboard staff efficiently with our on-demand training sessions.

24/7 Phone & Email Support

We are available for you 24/7 via phone, email, chat, or raise tickets.

The Complete Legal Practice Management Suite

All your firm’s work, billing, documents, and payments managed securely in one powerful platform.

Streamline Your Legal Workflow

Transform your practice with secure client intake forms, bulk ZAR invoicing, and cloud case management. Stay updated with real-time tracking and reporting.

  • Legal Client Intake

    Secure, customizable digital forms capture information with instant conflict checks, reducing admin time by 70%.

  • Legal Billing & Invoicing

    Set up case billing, generate bulk ZAR invoices, customize templates with your logo, and track payments securely.

  • Legal Case Management

    Access all case files securely from any device through our cloud platform and mobile app with centralised cases, docs, billing, and tasks.

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Elevate Your Legal Operations

Boost efficiency with secure cloud document management, AI-powered drafting (2x faster), and real-time financial insights on receivables, unpaid invoices, and expenses.

  • Cloud Accounting

    Transfer or withdraw funds instantly, manage multiple trust and operating accounts with full IOLTA compliance, and access audit logs.

  • Client Portal & Communication

    View full case insights, share progress securely via the client portal, and stay up to date on cases with real-time updates.

  • Law Firm Online Payments

    Receive payments from clients directly via Law Pay, cards, PayPal, or the client portal after sending the drafted invoices.

Master Legal Tasks & Tracking

Optimize workflows with case-linked tasks, real-time progress alerts, on-the-go SMS time tracking, and custom reports for hours, invoices, cases, and finances.

    • Legal Task Management

      Link tasks directly to cases, set recurring deadlines, monitor progress in real-time, receive overdue alerts, and export detailed reports.

    • SMS Time Tracking

      Log billable hours instantly & remotely, our software captures time entries on the go, syncing automatically to cases.

    • Legal Reporting

      Export custom reports on billable hours, bulk invoices, case performance, payments, tasks, finances, and much more

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Manage, Store, and Access Legal Documents Anywhere

Centralize your legal files in a secure cloud environment, enabling instant access, seamless collaboration, and complete document control.

  • Cloud-Based Legal Document Management

    Store, organize, and retrieve all case files, contracts, and pleadings from a single secure cloud repository.

  • AI Legal Document Generation and Analysis

    Let AI generate contracts, NDAs, briefs, pleadings, and agreements and review them for risks, gaps, and inconsistencies, all in one place.

  • Law Firm and User Insights & Analytics

    Get real-time visibility into billable hours, matter progress, client behavior, and firm performance.

Who Can Use CaseFox Legal
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    AI-powered documents
    IOLTA compliance
    Trust funds & ledger
    Secure client portal

    CaseFox Integrations with
    Tools You Trust

    Bring everything together by connecting your calendar, email, Office 365, Google Workspace, accounts, and payments to CaseFox.

    CaseFox case management software integration with popular tools for South African law firms.

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    Why Firms Choose CaseFox

    POPI Act Compliant
    Law Software

    CaseFox delivers full POPI Act compliance, mandatory data protection for Johannesburg, Cape Town & Durban law firms.

    ZAR Practice
    Management Software

    You receive clear, transparent Rand pricing without forex fees or USD conversions for all firms across South Africa.

    Best Free Cloud Storage:
    10GB for all Users

    Save R2,400+/year on a centralized, digital document storage box with up to 10GB of storage for any device, including free users.

    Internationally
    Recognised Software

    CaseFox powers 25,000+ law firms worldwide, with trusted reliability proven across global jurisdictions.

    Client Testimonials

    Success Stories From
    Our Clients

    Our Client Stories From all Over Africa

    “Top choice for value and simplicity”

    "The intuitive interface lets our entire team log in, export custom reports, and access everything securely online. Perfect for remote work, whether from home or on the road in Gauteng. The compliant storage keeps us worry-free, with no hidden costs.”

    Nomsa Khumalo
    Practice Manager- Johannesburg
    “Budget-friendly and straightforward.”

    “Budget-friendly and straightforward for me as a solo attorney handling selective cases, the precise time tracking and invoicing have transformed my billing accuracy with no more guesswork. CaseFox fits my small-scale needs perfectly in KZN, with seamless ZAR billing and effortless setup."

    Sipho Mthembu
    Solo Attorney -
    Durban
    “Simplest legal tool I've tried.”

    “The mobile app timer makes logging time super easy on the go, invoices look sharp and professional, and trust accounting stays spot-on automatically. It's a real time-saver for busy court days, cutting hours off my week while handling POPI rules without hassle”

    Lindiwe Nkosi
    Senior Attorney -
    Port Elizabeth
    “Multiple Practice Professional Review”

    “I love how it supports cross-province teamwork—co-counsel from Cape Town to Pretoria can just log in, track their time and expenses, and share case updates in real time. It's super scalable, cloud-based, and handles my growing practice with so much ease, plus I love the storage space I get.”

    Jaco van der Merwe
    Partner -
    Cape Town
    FAQs

    Frequently Asked
    Questions

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    1. What is the POPI act in south africa?

    The POPI Act (Protection of Personal Information Act) is a data privacy law that regulates how legal firms process client information, which is similar to GDPR but with local compliance requirements. Conflict check software like CaseFox automatically scans client intake forms against your database to prevent representing conflicting parties, ensuring POPI-compliant onboarding for Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town practices.​

    2. What is a POPI Checklist for South African Law Firms?

    A POPI checklist ensures legal practices comply with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act by securing client data processing. Key steps include:

    Client Consen:Obtain explicit permission before collecting personal details during intake

    Data Minimization:Only gather essential information (name, ID, contact, case details)

    Secure Storage:Use encrypted cloud platforms for case files and client records

    Access Controls:Limit staff access to need-to-know case information only

    Data Retention:Delete records after statutory periods or case closure

    Breach Reporting:Notify the Information Regulator within the required timelines.

    CaseFox supports POPI compliance during intake, scanning client details against your database instantly while logging consent for all your practices.

    3. What is a Trust Account in ZA?

    A trust account holds client money separately from your firm's operating funds, which is a requirement under Legal Practice Act Section 86(4). Attorneys deposit retainers, settlements, and payments here, without mixing the cash with the firm.

    4.How Does Cloud Storage Work for Law Firms?

    Cloud storage saves case files on remote servers accessed via the internet. Your practice uploads documents that get encrypted and split across multiple secure data centers worldwide for POPI compliance.​ Access pleadings or client files from any device through CaseFox, with automatic backups, version control, and role-based permissions, making sure that no data is lost.

    5. What is intake in case management?

    Intake in case management is the initial process where law firms collect client information, run conflict checks, and evaluate case viability before formal onboarding.​
    Legal Client Intake Software automates secure digital forms, instant conflict screening, and data organization, reducing a firm's admin time by 70% while ensuring POPI compliance from first contact.

    6.What is a Client Intake Process?

    The client intake process captures new client details, runs conflict checks, and qualifies cases before formal representation, an essential first step in legal workflows.​ Legal Client Intake Software automates secure forms and POPI-compliant screening for firms, cutting onboarding time by 70%.

    7. What is Case Intake?

    Case intake evaluates potential matters by collecting client facts, verifying no conflicts exist, and determining case viability before file opening.​ CaseFox handles digital forms, instant conflict scans, and matter triage automatically.

    8. What is the Purpose of Client Intake?

    Client intakes purpose is to gather information, mitigate risks of conflict screening, set engagement expectations, and convert leads to paying clients efficiently.​ Streamlines South African practices with automated Conflict Check Software South Africa for POPI compliance from first contact.

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