The Next Generation of Legal Work Allocation

Reveal revenue risks. Surface utilization outliers. Build the capability needed for an AI-enabled firm.

Resourcing decisions shape profitability, client service and lawyer retention.

The latest BigHand Resource Management enhancements give firms visibility into real-time capacity and matter risk and where skills sit, so you can act before development or revenue is lost.

BigHand Resource Management Dashboard Billing and Risks

Many firms still rely on historic utilisation data and disconnected information when allocating work.

Without visibility into future capacity, billable targets, matter risk and where expertise is concentrated, opportunities can be missed and resource pressures can go unnoticed.

The Summer Release brings these insights together in one view, helping firms make more informed decisions with confidence.

How Resource Management
Works in Practice

Spot revenue risks. Surface utilization outliers. Protect AI investment.

Spot Available Capacity Earlier

Identify unallocated billable time and what it's worth before it becomes lost revenue.

Understand Utilization Across the Firm

Identify lawyers who are pacing far off or over their billable target, and the potential revenue impact.

Reduce Matter Delivery Risk

Spot potential issues earlier with suggested actions before they impact client service or profitability.

Build AI Capability with Confidence

Understand where AI skills exist across the firm to ensure you’re getting a return on your investment.

Why Legal Resource Management Matters Now

BigHand Resource Management is already trusted by firms to turn visibility into better decisions for clients, talent, and profitability. Now, with greater forecasting, utilization, and skills intelligence surfaced before the point of decision, firms can save over 600 hours of partner time on their resourcing efforts at half-year end, equivalent to over $900,000.

Helping Law Firms Improve Utilization, Retention, and Profitability

Leading firms use resource management to make better decisions about people, work and client delivery.

With greater visibility into future capacity, utilization risk and workforce capability, firms can improve operational performance while creating a more sustainable working environment for their lawyers.

BigHand Resource Management customers have achieved up to 8% year-on-year utilization growth and more than 33% improvement in retention.