ChatGPT for Legal Services FAQ: Save Time and Stay Ethical
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Why every firm now needs an FAQ bot
Your phone rings. Same three questions, again. How does this funding work? Can I file today? What will it cost? A ChatGPT‑powered FAQ bot answers, books a call, collects intake. You keep billable hours for real work. AaronWinston says the tool "can answer frequently asked legal questions, provide basic explanations, and help schedule appointments or gather client information."
Quick caveat
This article is not legal advice. Always review AI output. The ABA reminds lawyers to protect competence, confidentiality, and accuracy. Got it? Good. Let’s build.
Step 1 – map the questions
Open your inbox. Export the last 100 emails from prospects. List repeated lines like "Do I have a case?" or "What is contingency?" Group them. Plain language only.
Step 2 – write short answers
Each answer must be:
- Correct in your jurisdiction.
- Free of legal jargon.
- Wrapped with a disclaimer such as "This is general info, not legal advice."
Step 3 – build the prompt file
Create a CSV with two columns: question_pattern and answer_text. Add a third column escalate yes/no. Yes means the bot should book a consult via Calendly.
Step 4 – connect ChatGPT to your site
You have three low‑code routes:
- Widget – drop an OpenAI function‑call script into WordPress.
- SMS – link Twilio to a serverless function.
- Voice – use a phone IVR like Smith.ai.
Step 5 – review and log every chat
Route transcripts to a secure drive. The lawyer in charge reads random samples daily for the first month, weekly after. If an answer looks off, edit the prompt file at once.
Stay inside the ethics lines
- Competence – you stay liable. Proofread outputs.
- Confidentiality – strip personal data before sending to the API.
- Disclosure – tell clients a bot is speaking.
Measure success
| Metric | Before bot | After bot |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. minutes per new caller | 12 | 3 |
| Qualified consults per week | 5 | 11 |
| First‑response time (email) | 6 h | Instant |
Numbers are typical for small firms that replace phone screening with an AI widget.
What’s next
Voice bots will soon pull court calendars live. Multilingual answers already work. Keep prompts tight. Keep ethics tighter.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does a ChatGPT FAQ bot give legal advice?
No. It only gives general info and must say so every time.
2. Will clients trust answers from a bot?
Yes, if the bot is clear, fast, and accurate. Add an easy path to a human.
3. How do we keep data private?
Strip personal details before sending to the API and store logs on an encrypted drive.
4. Do we need client consent to use AI?
Many states now say yes. The ABA suggests clear disclosure.
5. Can the bot schedule meetings?
Yes. Use the API to create a Calendly link when escalate=yes.
6. How fast can we deploy?
Most firms launch a basic widget in two weeks.
7. What’s the biggest risk?
Wrong answers that hurt a case. Human review solves that.
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About The Author
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