The legal profession is undergoing a digital transformation, and Lexis Create+ is at the forefront of this revolution within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This powerful add-in is changing how lawyers draft, review, and manage legal documents by bringing artificial intelligence directly into their familiar Word environment.

The Legal Tech Revolution in Microsoft 365

Legal professionals have long relied on Microsoft Word for document creation, but traditional workflows often involve tedious manual processes. Lexis Create+ bridges this gap by integrating advanced legal technology directly into Microsoft 365, offering:

  • AI-powered document assembly
  • Intelligent clause suggestions
  • Automated citation checking
  • Style and formatting automation
  • Collaboration tools for legal teams

Key Features That Transform Legal Drafting

1. Smart Document Assembly

Lexis Create+ uses AI to help lawyers quickly assemble complex documents from templates and clauses. The system learns from your firm's document history to suggest the most relevant content.

2. Context-Aware Clause Suggestions

As you type, the add-in analyzes your document's context and suggests appropriate clauses from:

  • Your firm's precedent library
  • LexisNexis's vast legal database
  • Jurisdiction-specific content

3. Automated Citation Checking

Never worry about incorrect legal citations again. The tool automatically:

  • Validates case citations
  • Checks statute references
  • Updates citation formats

4. Intelligent Formatting

Legal documents require precise formatting. Lexis Create+ automatically applies:

  • Court-specific style rules
  • Consistent numbering
  • Proper heading hierarchies

Integration with Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

What sets Lexis Create+ apart is its deep integration with Microsoft's productivity suite:

  • Word Integration: Full functionality within the familiar Word interface
  • Teams Collaboration: Share and co-author documents with version control
  • OneDrive/SharePoint: Secure cloud storage with legal-specific metadata
  • Power Automate: Create custom document workflows

Benefits for Law Firms and Legal Departments

Adopting Lexis Create+ offers measurable advantages:

  • Time Savings: Reduce drafting time by up to 50%
  • Error Reduction: Minimize costly mistakes in legal documents
  • Consistency: Maintain firm-wide document standards
  • Knowledge Retention: Capture institutional knowledge in smart templates

Security and Compliance Considerations

Lexis Create+ is built with legal industry security requirements:

  • Enterprise-grade encryption
  • Matter-based access controls
  • Audit trails for all changes
  • Compliance with legal data protection standards

The Future of Legal Drafting

As AI continues to advance, we can expect Lexis Create+ to incorporate:

  • Predictive drafting based on case outcomes
  • Natural language negotiation tools
  • Integration with court e-filing systems
  • Blockchain-based document verification

Getting Started with Lexis Create+

For legal professionals looking to adopt this technology:

  1. Check system requirements (Windows 10/11, Office 2019/365)
  2. Request a demo from LexisNexis
  3. Plan a phased rollout within your organization
  4. Take advantage of training resources

Lexis Create+ represents a significant leap forward in legal technology, bringing the power of AI to the everyday document workflows of legal professionals while maintaining the security and reliability required in the legal field.