Archie AI Matter Assistant
AI-powered matter assistant for real-time query answering and document drafting.

Executive Summary
Archie AI Matter Assistant is an intelligent tool by Smokeball designed to significantly boost productivity for legal professionals. It acts as a real-time assistant, capable of answering complex legal queries and automating the drafting of various legal documents and correspondence. By leveraging advanced AI, Archie streamlines daily tasks, allowing law firms to operate more efficiently. Integrated seamlessly within the Smokeball practice management platform, Archie utilizes existing matter data to provide contextually relevant assistance. This ensures that all AI-generated content is accurate and tailored to specific client and case details. The system operates within a secure, ring-fenced environment, prioritizing data privacy and compliance with legal industry standards. Archie is part of Smokeball's broader suite of AI features, enhancing capabilities like AutoTime and legal forms. It supports law firms of all sizes in managing complex cases, improving client satisfaction, and ultimately increasing revenue and efficiency by automating time-consuming administrative and drafting tasks.
Use Cases
- Answering legal queries in real-time based on matter context.
- Drafting legal correspondence such as emails and letters.
- Generating various legal documents and forms.
- Automating medical record review and demand drafting through integrations like Novo AI.
- Enhancing overall legal workflow productivity and efficiency.
Features
Intelligence
- Real-time Query Answering: Archie provides immediate answers to legal queries within the context of a matter.
- Automated Document Drafting: Assists in drafting various legal documents and correspondence, enhancing productivity.
- Contextual Understanding: Leverages existing matter data to provide relevant and accurate AI assistance.
- Secure AI Environment: Operates within a ring-fenced environment to protect sensitive legal data.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Secured environment / matter-aware AI within Smokeball platform
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Authentication
- OAuth/OIDC
- API Available
- Yes
Infrastructure
- AWS
AI/ML Stack
- Legal AI
- Zero-data-retention AI
Integrations
- Novo AI
- InfoTrack
Security & Compliance
Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001:2022, PCI DSS
Encryption: Data is encrypted at every stage; runs in Smokeball’s secured environment with zero-data-retention agreements.
Pricing
- Model
- Subscription-based (as part of Smokeball platform)
- Starting Price
- Contact sales
- Target Customer
- SMB,Mid-Market
About Smokeball
Smokeball is a cloud-based legal practice management software for small to mid-sized law firms, offering AI-powered tools for matter management, document automation, automatic time tracking, billing, trust accounting, and client intake. The platform aims to streamline legal workflows, boost productivity, and help firms manage and grow their business in the U.S. and Australia.
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