Virtual Receptionist for Lawyers

Your AI virtual receptionist. Answering for your firm 24/7.

You are in a deposition. Your phone vibrates. A potential client with a $50,000 case just called and got voicemail. They call the next firm on the list. PepperSend is an AI virtual receptionist that texts them back in 5 seconds, collects their case details, and books a consultation, automatically.

Setup in under 5 minutes. Keep your number and your phone provider. AI website chat included.

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3:18 PM
MISSED CALL DETECTED
Missed call from (555) 321-8765
Hi! You just called Martinez & Associates Law and we missed you. I'm the AI assistant. How can I help?
I was in a car accident last week and the other driver's insurance is giving me trouble.
I'm sorry to hear that. We handle personal injury and insurance dispute cases. Can I get a few details? Were there any injuries, and have you seen a doctor?
Yes, I went to the ER. I have medical bills piling up.
46%
of law firm calls go unanswered
<5s
average text-back response time
80%
of callers who reach voicemail never call back

From missed call to consultation booked. In 30 seconds.

Every step is automatic. You stay focused on your clients.

Missed Call or Voicemail
Potential client calls while you are in court or in session
~2 sec
Instant Detection
PepperSend catches it in real time
AI Text Sent
Personalized SMS in under 5 seconds
AI Conversation
Collects case info from your practice areas
Intake Complete
Consultation booked with case details
Consultation Scheduled
Case Details Collected
Intake Completed
Referred to Attorney

A virtual receptionist built for law firms. No salary required.

From the instant text to the booked consultation, PepperSend handles it all.

Missed Call and Voicemail Response

Whether a potential client call goes unanswered or they leave a voicemail, PepperSend texts them back instantly. Not a generic reply. A real conversation about their legal situation.

AI Website Chat

Add one line of code to your site and a chat bubble answers potential clients from your own information. It captures their name and phone or email, and you get the transcript by email. Included on every plan, no per-chat fees.

Case Intake

AI collects essential case details: type of matter, timeline, key facts, and urgency. You get a complete intake profile before you even call back.

Consultation Booking

AI books initial consultations based on your calendar. Clients confirm via text. No receptionist required for scheduling.

After-Hours Capture

People facing legal issues call at night and on weekends. PepperSend captures those leads and books Monday morning consultations automatically.

Practice Area Knowledge

Configure PepperSend with your practice areas, consultation fees, and intake questions. The AI responds accurately and professionally.

Lead Analytics

See which practice areas generate the most calls, peak inquiry times, and conversion rates from lead to client.

AI Voice (optional)

Want calls answered live, not just texted back? Turn on AI voice and the AI picks up your firm's calls, answers from your business info, collects the caller's details and alerts you. Request it from your dashboard. $0.40 per minute, or 600 minutes included on Inferno.

Up and running in 5 minutes

Three steps. No hardware. No contracts.

1

Forward your unanswered calls

Get your PepperSend number, then set your phone to forward unanswered and busy calls to it. Keep your firm's number and your phone provider. Callers hear a short notice, then the AI texts them back.

2

Add your practice details

Enter your practice areas, consultation process, and intake questions. Or let PepperSend scrape your website for details.

3

Start capturing client leads

Every missed call triggers an instant text. The AI collects case details, books consultations, and hands off to your team.

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Your next missed call could be your biggest case.

Free PDF · Legal

The AI Knowledge Base Starter Pack for Law Firms

A copy-paste-and-customize kit so your AI assistant qualifies callers, never gives legal advice, and respects conflict-check boundaries.

  • A complete starter Knowledge Base with fill-in-the-blank fields
  • 3 AI greeting scripts in different tones
  • 15 ready-made FAQs with sample answers
  • 5 conversation handoff rules + emergency keyword list
  • A complete sample conversation transcript
  • A printable 1-page cheat sheet for your team

Get the pack

PDF arrives in your inbox in about 30 seconds.

No spam. We send the PDF, then maybe one follow-up.

Simple pricing for law firms

One signed client from a recovered lead pays for years of PepperSend.

Mild

$15 /mo

+ $0.03/SMS · $0.40/AI voice min

  • AI website chat, included
  • AI missed call text back
  • AI voice, optional ($0.40/min)
  • Knowledge Base training
  • Lead Inbox (built-in CRM)
  • Full dashboard
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT

The consultation call that decided whether you got the case

Law firms miss roughly 35% of initial consultation calls -- most arrive while attorneys are in meetings, depositions, or court. The caller on the other end is often in a stressful situation and calling two or three firms simultaneously. Research consistently shows the first firm to respond wins the consultation. A 5-second text back that collects the case type and schedules a call keeps your firm competitive without additional reception staff.

First response time is a primary conversion factor in legal intake

Personal injury, family law, and estate planning prospects often choose the firm that responded first and made them feel heard -- not necessarily the most prominent firm in the area.

PepperSend AI -- Active
Caller · 3:47 PM
I was in a car accident three weeks ago and have been dealing with neck pain. I think I need a lawyer.
PepperSend AI · 3:47 PM
I am sorry to hear that. You reached the right place. What is your name, and can you briefly describe the accident so the right attorney can review your case?
Caller · 3:48 PM
I am Marcus. I was rear-ended at a red light. The other driver was cited. I have been to urgent care twice.
PepperSend AI · 3:48 PM
Thank you, Marcus. An attorney will review your case and reach out within one business day to schedule a free consultation. Is email or a phone call better for the follow-up?

Illustrative conversation. Your AI is trained on your own business information.

Frequently asked questions from attorneys

Everything you need to know about missed call text back for attorneys.

What is a virtual receptionist for lawyers?
A virtual receptionist for lawyers is an AI system that handles incoming calls, texts missed callers back, collects client intake information, and books consultations, without a human operator. PepperSend acts as your firm's always-on virtual receptionist, responding in under 5 seconds any time a potential client calls. Unlike a traditional answering service that charges per minute for human operators, PepperSend uses AI to deliver faster responses at a fraction of the cost.
How does PepperSend help law firms capture more client leads?
When a potential client calls and you are in court, in a deposition, or with another client, PepperSend detects the missed call and texts the caller back within 5 seconds. The AI collects case details, confirms your practice area match, and books a consultation. After-hours callers get a reply right away and a consultation request waiting for you in the morning, instead of a voicemail.
Is the AI conversation confidential and secure?
PepperSend keeps conversations in your private dashboard. Standard text messages are not end-to-end encrypted, and the first text exchange is not protected by attorney-client privilege, just like any first phone intake. The AI collects basic case details and passes a consultation request to your team. It does not give legal advice.
Can PepperSend qualify legal leads before I call them back?
Yes. The AI asks intake questions tailored to your practice areas: type of legal matter, timeline, key facts, and urgency level. By the time you see the notification, you have a complete intake profile and can prioritize hot leads. This saves time and ensures you call back the highest-value prospects first.
Will the firm need to change its phone number or phone system?
No. You keep your number and your phone provider. You forward unanswered and busy calls to a toll-free PepperSend number, and callers hear a short message that you will text them. The AI texts back from that PepperSend number and keeps the conversation going. It works with any provider or cell carrier that supports call forwarding. Setup takes about 5 minutes.
Does PepperSend help with after-hours calls?
Yes. People facing legal issues often call at night, after an accident, or during a family dispute. PepperSend texts them back right away, collects the basics, and puts a consultation request in your inbox for the next business day.
How much does missed call text back cost for law firms?
PepperSend starts at $15 per month (Mild) with SMS at $0.03 each and AI voice at $0.40 per minute. The Inferno plan at $249 per month includes 1,000 SMS messages and 600 AI voice minutes, plus multi-location support. A single signed client is worth thousands in legal fees, so one recovered lead pays for PepperSend many times over.
Does PepperSend work on my website too?
Yes. AI website chat is included on every plan, with no per-chat fees. Add one line of code and a chat bubble answers potential clients using your business information, then captures their name and phone or email. You get an email alert with the full transcript. You can also share a hosted chat link or QR code. No phone setup is needed.

Your virtual receptionist. Always on. Never misses a call.

Every missed call is a potential client who signs with another firm. Respond in seconds.

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