Digital Signatures for Lawyers — Save Time and Money
How lawyers can streamline their work with digital signatures: agreements, powers of attorney, affidavits, and more.
The Challenge: Archaic Signing Processes in Law Firms
Law firms in Israel handle hundreds of documents per month — contracts, agreements, powers of attorney, affidavits, commitment letters, and more. The traditional process of signing documents consumes valuable time: printing, mailing or faxing, waiting for the other party's signature, receiving the signed document back, scanning, and filing.
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On average, the process of obtaining a signature on a contract takes 3–7 working days. With multiple parties, the time can stretch to weeks. There are also costs of printing, paper, ink, shipping, and physical storage. Many lawyers find themselves wasting hours on logistics instead of actual legal work.
The Solution: Digital Signature for Every Document
A digital signature allows lawyers to send documents for signature at the click of a button and receive them signed within minutes, not days. The client receives an email with a link, signs from their phone or computer, and everyone receives a signed copy immediately.
According to the Israeli Electronic Signature Law, a digital signature is legally valid for most legal documents. Additionally, the detailed audit trail provides better documentation than a regular handwritten signature.
Types of Documents Lawyers Can Sign Digitally
Agreements and Contracts
Service agreements, employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDA), partnership agreements, sale agreements — all can be fully digitally signed. With SignFlow, you can send a contract to multiple parties simultaneously and track the status of signatures in real time.
Powers of Attorney
A general power of attorney can be digitally signed. Note: A notarial power of attorney or a lasting power of attorney (under the Legal Capacity Law) requires physical presence and notarial authentication, and therefore cannot be signed digitally alone.
Affidavits
Affidavits that do not require notarial authentication or signing before a lawyer can be signed digitally. For affidavits requiring authentication, digital signatures can be used for part of the process with physical authentication completing it.
Commitment Letters
Commitment letters, letters of intent (LOI), legal notices — all are suitable for digital signing. This allows quick sending and provides clear documentation of the time of signing.
Advantages Specific to Lawyers
Significant Time Savings
Instead of 3–7 days for a signing process, everything is completed in minutes. Lawyers report saving 3–5 working days per month. This time is freed up for actual legal work that generates revenue.
Improved Client Experience
Clients prefer a simple and fast process. Instead of asking them to come to the office, print, and scan — they receive an email and can sign from their phone within 30 seconds. This conveys professionalism and modernity.
Strong Legal Documentation
SignFlow's audit trail documents the entire process: when the document was sent, when it was opened, from which IP address, when it was signed, and what identity verification was performed. This is better documentation than any handwritten signature.
Document Organization
All documents are organized in one platform, searchable and filterable. No more physical folders getting lost or files scattered across computers.
ROI — Return on Investment
Let's do a simple calculation for an average law firm:
- Time savings: 4 working days per month × lawyer's hourly rate = savings of thousands of shekels
- Printing savings: 500–1,000 NIS per month (paper, ink, printer maintenance)
- Shipping savings: 300–800 NIS per month (mail, couriers)
- Storage savings: 200–500 NIS per month (physical storage space)
- Total savings: Thousands of shekels per month — compared to a much lower SignFlow subscription cost
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Full Legal Compliance
SignFlow meets all requirements of the Israeli Electronic Signature Law. The platform provides:
- Secure electronic signature in accordance with the law
- Full audit trail with timestamps and IP addresses
- Advanced identity verification
- Encryption and tamper prevention
- Compliance with GDPR and privacy regulations
- Full Hebrew interface — important for Hebrew-speaking clients
How to Get Started
The transition to digital signatures is simple and fast:
- Register for free with SignFlow.
- Upload your first contract template.
- Define signature fields and signer details.
- Send — and the document comes back signed within minutes.
For further reading, see our article on signing PDFs online and 10 tips for successful electronic signatures.
- Lawyers save 3–5 working days per month with digital signatures
- Most legal documents — contracts, agreements, powers of attorney — can be signed digitally
- The audit trail provides stronger legal documentation than any handwritten signature
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a lawyer send an agreement for digital signature?
Yes, lawyers can send most agreements for digital signature. Service contracts, NDA agreements, general powers of attorney, lease agreements, and other business documents — all can be legally signed digitally under the Israeli Electronic Signature Law.
How much time do lawyers save with digital signatures?
On average, lawyers save 3–5 working days per month. The process that takes days with a handwritten signature (printing, sending, waiting, scanning) is shortened to just a few minutes with a digital signature.
Is a digital signature suitable for a power of attorney?
A general power of attorney can be signed digitally. A notarial power of attorney or a lasting power of attorney requires physical presence and notarial authentication, and therefore cannot be signed digitally alone. It is recommended to check the specific requirements in each case.
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