Overview
This article explains how to use the Summarise Files feature within the Notice Management module to generate AI-powered summaries of documents attached to a notice.
Context
Notices often come with accompanying documents — demand letters, evidence files, prior correspondence, legal orders, and supporting materials. Legistify AI's Summarise Files feature lets you select any document from a notice's file and receive a clear, structured summary of its content in seconds, saving significant time during review and response preparation.
How to Summarise Notice Files
Step 1: Go to the Notice Management Module
Open the Notice Management module from your Legistify platform.
Step 2: Find the Relevant Notice
On the notice listing page, locate the notice whose documents you want to summarise. Use the search bar or scroll through the list to find it.
Step 3: Open the Notice Details Page
Click on the notice to open its details page.
Step 4: Access the Legistify AI Panel
Click the Ask AI button in the top-right corner of the notice details page. The Legistify AI panel will open on the right side.
Step 5: Click Summarise Files
Click the Summarise Files button in the Legistify AI panel.
Step 6: Select the Document to Summarise
A list of documents attached to the notice will appear. Select the file you want to summarise.
Step 7: View the Generated Summary
Legistify AI will process the selected document and display a clear, structured summary on screen based on the content of the file.
Understanding Your AI-Generated Document Summary
The summary provides a structured overview of the selected document. While the exact sections will vary based on the document type, you can expect the following:
Key Facts — The most important factual information contained in the document.
Legal Arguments or Observations — A summary of any legal points, demands, or observations raised.
Parties Involved — Names of relevant parties mentioned in the document.
Central Issue — The main subject or dispute addressed in the document.
Relevant Dates — Any significant dates or deadlines referenced within the file.
Additional Features
Regenerate Summary
Click Regenerate Summary to re-run the summary for the same document. This is useful if you feel the initial summary did not capture a key detail.
Download
Click Download to export the summary as a PDF for offline use or to share with colleagues or clients.
Key Benefits
Faster Document Review — Understand the contents of a file in seconds rather than reading through it in full.
Response Preparation — Quickly extract the key legal points and demands to inform your response strategy.
Client Communication — Share concise summaries with clients who need to understand a document without the legal complexity.
Cross-Team Collaboration — Anyone on the team, regardless of their legal background, can review a document summary and stay informed.
Conclusion
The Summarise Files feature is particularly useful when a notice comes with a large number of supporting documents that need to be reviewed quickly. Rather than opening and reading each file individually, you can get a quick summary of any document and decide where to focus your attention. This keeps your review process efficient and ensures nothing important gets overlooked when preparing a response.