The Private AI Assistant for Attorneys
Stop wasting billable hours typing up meeting notes and case details. Dictate securely, and let CHELA structure your thoughts into formal memorandums, client intake summaries, and action items instantly.
Turn Talk into TasksYour Notes Are Your Evidence. Treat Them That Way.
In legal practice, what was said—and when—can determine the outcome of a case. Yet most attorneys still rely on handwritten notes, scattered voice memos, or memory alone. You finish a three-hour deposition, and by the time you're back at the office, the details are already fading. Did the witness say "approximately" or "exactly"? Was that date in March or April?
Chela was built for this reality. We understand that legal professionals don't just need transcription—you need a secure, searchable archive that respects attorney-client privilege while making every conversation instantly retrievable. No more digging through boxes of files or scrolling through pages of handwritten notes to find that one crucial admission.
Why Chela for Legal? Because your work product matters. We specialize in encrypted, privileged documentation that keeps your client communications confidential while making your practice more efficient.
Confidential Case Logs
Initial strategy call regarding the settlement...
"The witness confirmed they saw the red sedan run the red light."
Add indemnity clause to section 4...
Every Word, Searchable. Every Detail, Secure.
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"What exactly did the witness say about the contract date?"
Search for "contract date" or the witness name months later and find the exact moment in the audio with full transcript context.
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Turn depositions into organized case files.
Chela automatically structures testimony into clear, timestamped notes with key entities extracted—names, dates, dollar amounts, and legal terms highlighted.
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Attorney-client privilege, protected.
End-to-end encryption ensures your client communications remain confidential. Your data stays yours—never used for training, never shared.
Built for How Lawyers Actually Work
From initial client intake to final trial prep, Chela fits seamlessly into your practice.
Strict Confidentiality
Built with enterprise-ready encryption. Your data is never used to train our AI models, ensuring attorney-client privilege is strictly maintained.
Legal Formatting Automation
Speak naturally, and CHELA automatically formats your notes into standard legal structures like the IRAC method or formal settlement memos.
Client Meeting Summaries
Record client intakes or discovery calls and instantly generate actionable timelines, key facts, and follow-up tasks without manual review.
Opposing Counsel Calls
Never lose track of what was agreed upon. Record negotiations, settlement discussions, and procedural calls so you have a clear record of commitments made by all parties.
Case Strategy Sessions
Capture internal brainstorming and strategy discussions with your team. Reference your own insights months later when case dynamics shift.
Privileged & Secure
Bank-level encryption protects every recording. Your client data never leaves your control, and we never use your recordings to train AI models.
Why Generic Note-Taking Tools Fail Attorneys
Most productivity apps are built for general business users. They don't understand that a single word can make or break a case. They don't grasp the weight of attorney-client privilege or the importance of maintaining an unimpeachable record.
Chela was designed with legal professionals in mind. Our AI understands legal terminology, extracts relevant entities like case numbers and party names, and creates structured notes that actually help with case preparation. When you search your notes, you're not just finding keywords—you're accessing the context around those moments.
Think about the last time you needed to recall exactly what a client said about a key date. With handwritten notes, you'd spend thirty minutes searching through legal pads. With Chela, you type "March deadline" and find every reference across all your client conversations in seconds.
That's not just convenience—it's a competitive advantage. While opposing counsel is still reconstructing conversations from memory, you have a searchable, timestamped, secure archive of every important word spoken in your practice.
Practice Law, Not Paperwork
Join attorneys who've reclaimed hours every week by letting Chela handle their documentation. Your clients deserve your full attention—not a lawyer who's buried in notes.
Start Your Free TrialFrequently Asked Questions
How does Chela help with "Automated legal note taking app"?
For legal professionals, confidentiality and accuracy are paramount. Chela ensures your client meetings and depositions are transcribed with precision, while keeping data secure and easily searchable for case preparation.
Is my legal data secure with Chela?
Yes. Chela uses industry-standard encryption to protect all voice logs and transcripts. Your data remains private and is never used to train our AI models, ensuring attorney-client privilege is upheld.
Can I search for specific case details?
Absolutely. Chela indexes your depositions and client meetings, allowing you to search for specific case law citations, dates, or names within your audio history just like you search the web.
How does Chela compare to expensive court reporters?
Chela serves as a powerful supplement to official court reporters. While it doesn't replace a certified legal transcript for court admission, it provides an instant, searchable working copy for case preparation and discovery review at a fraction of the cost.
Does it work in courtrooms without internet?
Yes. Chela offers full offline recording capabilities, ensuring you can capture proceedings in any environment. Your notes sync securely once you're back online.