Artificial intelligence (AI) is steadily reshaping the legal landscape, transforming how firms handle such things as litigation support, document management and case strategy. A recent litigation support trends survey by US Legal Support highlights that while AI adoption in the legal field is gaining traction, the shift remains gradual but inevitable.
With increasing volumes of data, case files and legal documentation, firms are prioritizing legal technology investments to stay competitive. From eDiscovery tools to AI-driven transcription and deposition solutions, legal professionals are recognizing that adopting the right technology today can create significant strategic advantages tomorrow.
AI and technology in litigation
According to the survey, AI-driven legal technology is playing a greater role in litigation support, with:
- 52% of firms noting familiarity with AI technology
- 26% actively using AI tools in 2024
- 49% of firms emphasizing the importance of AI integration in litigation support services
As law firms look for ways to improve efficiency, streamline workflows and gain deeper insights from case data, AI is becoming a key driver of innovation in legal technology.
Legal technology investment outlook for 2025
Law firms are making deliberate investments in technology, focusing on enhancing data management, automating workflows and improving litigation strategies. The survey found that:
- 60% of firms identified data management and retention strategies as their top digital transformation priority
- 42% are investing in document review and eDiscovery platforms
- 40% are prioritizing legal management software
These numbers highlight a growing need for advanced legal technology solutions that can handle the increasing complexity of legal data, ensure compliance and improve overall case management.
The survey also showed that AI adoption is progressing at a measured pace, with nearly half of firms (49%) expecting AI to become mainstream in the legal field within the next 3-to-5 years and 16% strongly agreeing that it will soon be standard practice.
Verbit’s AI-powered legal technology and litigation support
As AI-driven tools become more common in legal workflows, firms will need to choose trusted legal tech providers that offer secure, scalable and highly accurate solutions.
Verbit’s AI-powered solutions are designed to support law firms, digital court reporters and litigation teams by enhancing how legal proceedings are captured, understood and applied. Our AI solutions integrate seamlessly into existing legal case management systems, enabling attorneys to easily access, edit and collaborate on legal transcripts and case documents and provide secure, compliant and scalable solutions allowing legal teams to handle high volumes of case data without compromising confidentiality.
AI-powered deposition and legal transcription
Verbit’s Legal Capture provides secure AI-driven transcription services that offer live and post-session transcripts of legal proceedings. Our advanced speech-to-text technology ensures high accuracy, even in complex legal discussions and provides speaker identification and keyword tagging that enable attorneys to quickly search, analyze and extract key insights from depositions.
A critical edge to win
Our Legal Visor solution delivers in-the-moment insights and suggestions, providing attorneys with unprecedented clarity and precision during proceedings like depositions, interviews and arbitrations. Legal Visor easily integrates with existing e-discovery platforms and allows legal professionals to instantly share real-time deposition transcripts with other members of the legal team.
Generative AI for case strategy and summarization
Verbit’s Gen.V technology can instantly summarize and identify key themes, admissions and case-critical details. Its real-time transcription insights help attorneys react faster and refine their courtroom arguments with greater precision while AI-generated case summaries and keyword extraction improve research efficiency and trial preparation.
How investing in AI sets firms up for future success
While some are still taking a cautious approach to AI adoption, the US Legal Support survey indicates that AI-driven solutions will soon become a standard component of legal workflows. AI is no longer just a convenience — it’s quickly becoming a necessity for law firms looking to optimize workflows, improve legal strategy and future-proof their practice. Firms that recognize the value of AI-enhanced legal technology today may very well be the ones leading the charge in the next phase of digital transformation.
With secure, scalable and AI-powered solutions like Verbit’s transcription, deposition analysis, and case management tools, legal professionals can confidently navigate the evolving landscape of legal tech and leverage AI not just for efficiency, but for success in the courtroom. Reach out today and speak to one of our experts to learn more.
