Temporary answering services for law firms with short-term needs.

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Temporary legal answering services.

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Trusted call handling when situations arise.

US-based receptionists.

Professional live-answering with optional bilingual services.

Smart call screening.

We filter spam, sales calls and time-wasters to guard focus.

On-demand support.

Set up quickly when you’re short-staffed or unavailable.

Complete intake records.

We capture contact details and all the case info you need.

No lock-in contract.

Perfect for covering vacations, staff shortages or spikes in calls.

Consult scheduling.

We book appointments into your online calendar.

Trusted call
handling when
situations arise.

US-based receptionists.

Professional live-answering with optional bilingual services.

On-demand support.

Set up quickly when you’re short-staffed or unavailable.

No lock-in contract.

Perfect for covering vacations, staff shortages or spikes in calls.

Smart call screening.

We filter spam, sales calls and time-wasters to guard your focus.

Complete intake records.

We capture contact details and all the case info you need.

Consult scheduling.

We book appointments into your calendar and send reminders.

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Short-term legal answering you can count on.


Need cover for a vacation, sick leave, or an all-day trial? We provide temporary receptionist support that feels seamless to clients and efficient for your team.

Use our service for:

  • Sick leave or vacation coverage
  • Maternity and parental leave support
  • Overflow help during trials or filings
  • Backup for front desk absences
  • Legal-specific call handling
  • Fast setup and no long-term lock-in

Whether you’re in trial or covering staff leave, our trained legal receptionists can step in to support your clients and your workflow, without missing a beat.

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“Great company, I used them for 11 months while my wife was out on maternity leave. Got compliments from my clients and from other attorneys about their professionalism.”

Matthew Smith

Short-term legal answering you can count on.

Flexible call coverage when you or your team are away.

Whether you’re in trial or covering staff leave, our trained legal receptionists can step in to support your clients and your workflow, without missing a beat.

Attorneys use us for

  • Sick leave or vacation coverage
  • Maternity and parental leave support
  • Overflow help during trials or filings
  • Backup for front desk absences
  • Legal-specific call handling
  • Fast setup and no long-term lock-in

Call forwarding options

  • All hours
  • After hours only
  • Business hours only
  • When busy
  • When unavailable
  • Staff Leave
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How it works.

You divert

You temporarily forward your calls to our team.

We answer

We greet callers in the name of your firm.

We connect

We take messages, transfer or book appointments.

We message

You receive all the details via email, text or both.

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Short-term support that keeps you covered.

Reliable support when your team is out.

When your receptionist is on leave or you’re in trial, our team steps in and keeps calls flowing without disruption.

  • Handle all inbound calls during absence
  • Announce or message based on urgency
  • Match tone and intake with your firm’s workflow
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Easy setup, flexible terms.

You don’t need a contract or complicated onboarding to get started. We offer fast setup so you can stay covered without added stress.

  • Go live quickly with trained receptionists
  • Use for one week or one month
  • Configure call handling to match your practice
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Trusted by firms during busy periods.

We support law offices when caseloads spike or admin teams are stretched thin. From solo firms to growing practices… we’ve got you.

  • Help during trial-heavy weeks
  • Overflow support for high call volume
  • Professional service clients won’t notice is external
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Short-term support that keeps you covered.

Fast cover when your team is away.

We keep things running while your team is out.

  • Vacation and sick leave cover.
  • Call handling that fits your firm.
  • Use overflow for peak times or lunches.

Easy setup, flexible terms.

Only need help for a week? No problem.

  • Use us short-term during busy periods.
  • Quick setup and tailored workflows.
  • Legal-specific tone and intake.

Seamless service your clients can trust.

We act like part of your team from day one.

  • Receptionists trained in legal calls.
  • Clear messages and smart screening.
  • Trusted by firms nationwide.
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Our clients’ verdict.

We’ve seen an increase in the actual amount of calls managed.
Nichole H., Florida law office operations director
I don’t have to worry about whether I will miss out on a new client.
Michael Ruttle, California attorney
Able to collect pertinent information that helped the office run smoothly.
Elissa Henry, Texas attorney

Compliments from our legal industry callers.

Trusted by Law Firms. Loved by Their Clients.

Pricing.

LexAssistant PAYG

$85*

per month

Pay As You Go

$3.50* per minute

FEATURES


  • Bilingual call answering

  • Lead qualification

  • Warm call transfers

  • Client intake

  • Calendar management

  • Outbound calling

  • Payment processing


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LexAssistant 50

$169*

per month

Includes 50 receptionist minutes

Excess: $3.50* per minute

FEATURES


  • Bilingual call answering

  • Lead qualification

  • Warm call transfers

  • Client intake

  • Calendar management

  • Outbound calling

  • Payment processing


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Most Popular
Most Popular

LexAssistant 100

$319*

per month

Includes 100 receptionist minutes

Excess: $3.50* per minute

FEATURES


  • Bilingual call answering

  • Lead qualification

  • Warm call transfers

  • Client intake

  • Calendar management

  • Outbound calling

  • Payment processing


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LexAssistant 200

$599*

per month

Includes 200 receptionist minutes

Excess: $3.25* per minute

FEATURES


  • Bilingual call answering

  • Lead qualification

  • Warm call transfers

  • Client intake

  • Calendar management

  • Outbound calling

  • Payment processing


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LexAssistant 300

$864*

per month

Includes 300 receptionist minutes

Excess: $3.25* per minute

FEATURES


  • Bilingual call answering

  • Lead qualification

  • Warm call transfers

  • Client intake

  • Calendar management

  • Outbound calling

  • Payment processing


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LexAssistant 400

$1,129*

per month

Includes 400 receptionist minutes

Excess: $3.25* per minute

FEATURES


  • Bilingual call answering

  • Lead qualification

  • Warm call transfers

  • Client intake

  • Calendar management

  • Outbound calling

  • Payment processing


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LexAssistant 500

$1,399*

per month

Includes 500 receptionist minutes

Excess: $3.00* per minute

FEATURES


  • Bilingual call answering

  • Lead qualification

  • Warm call transfers

  • Client intake

  • Calendar management

  • Outbound calling

  • Payment processing


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LexAssistant 750

$1,949*

per month

Includes 750 receptionist minutes

Excess: $3.00* per minute

FEATURES


  • Bilingual call answering

  • Lead qualification

  • Warm call transfers

  • Client intake

  • Calendar management

  • Outbound calling

  • Payment processing


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LexAssistant 1000

$2,499

per month

Includes 1,000 receptionist minutes

Excess: $3.00* per minute

FEATURES


  • Bilingual call answering

  • Lead qualification

  • Warm call transfers

  • Client intake

  • Calendar management

  • Outbound calling

  • Payment processing


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LexAssistant 1250

$3,029

per month

Includes 1,250 receptionist minutes

Excess: $2.75* per minute

FEATURES


  • Bilingual call answering

  • Lead qualification

  • Warm call transfers

  • Client intake

  • Calendar management

  • Outbound calling

  • Payment processing


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LexAssistant 1500

$3,529

per month

Includes 1,500 receptionist minutes

Excess: $2.75* per minute

FEATURES


  • Bilingual call answering

  • Lead qualification

  • Warm call transfers

  • Client intake

  • Calendar management

  • Outbound calling

  • Payment processing


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Higher call volumes

Request a custom quote

Need a legal answering service that caters for more than 1,500 minutes per month?

Ask about our high-volume discounts!

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* One-time setup fee of $89. All pricing exclusive of relevant sales tax. Additional charges apply for add-ons. Refer to Terms & Conditions.

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Building resilient, future-ready law firms (2025 update).

Learn how short-term support like virtual receptionists can help your practice stay agile, responsive, and competitive in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. Read the full guide to future-proof your firm.

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Frequently Asked
Questions.

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Yes! Our receptionists are 100% US-based. That means clear communication, extensive local geographical knowledge, and great service for your callers.

We answer calls fast – typically within 12 seconds. Our average speed of answer is around four rings or less, thanks to enterprise-grade call routing and our local United States based team of trained virtual receptionists

Absolutely. You can control which calls are sent to by adjusting your call forward settings. Set your phone to forward calls to us only when your phone line is busy, unanswered after a set time, or outside business hours. It’s a seamless way to ensure no call goes unanswered – even when you’re in a meeting or your receptionist is on a break, away sick or on holiday.

Yes – depending on your plan. On Freedom and Complete plans, you can provide helpful info such as your short business description, the kind of services you provide or products you sell, your website address, the location of your business premises, directions to get there and in what timeframe calls might be returned.  FAQ Answering is also available on our Complete plans.

If you just need standard message taking, we can have your account ready to take calls by the next business day!  Our team will capure your requirements and setup your account in line with your instructions. Then, simply forward your calls to the unique number we provide and our team of virtual receptionists can start answering calls for your business straight away.

Read more.

Frequently
Asked Questions.

Yes! Our receptionists are 100% US-based. That means clear communication, extensive local geographical knowledge, and great service for your callers.

We answer calls fast – typically within 12 seconds. Our average speed of answer is around four rings or less, thanks to enterprise-grade call routing and our local United States based team of trained virtual receptionists

Absolutely. You can control which calls are sent to by adjusting your call forward settings. Set your phone to forward calls to us only when your phone line is busy, unanswered after a set time, or outside business hours. It’s a seamless way to ensure no call goes unanswered – even when you’re in a meeting or your receptionist is on a break, away sick or on holiday.

Yes – depending on your plan. On Freedom and Complete plans, you can provide helpful info such as your short business description, the kind of services you provide or products you sell, your website address, the location of your business premises, directions to get there and in what timeframe calls might be returned.  FAQ Answering is also available on our Complete plans.

If you just need standard message taking, we can have your account ready to take calls by the next business day!  Our team will capure your requirements and setup your account in line with your instructions. Then, simply forward your calls to the unique number we provide and our team of virtual receptionists can start answering calls for your business straight away.

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