# AI Chatbot for Law Firms South Africa > Capture new client leads, answer general legal FAQs and book consultations 24/7. AI chat assistant for South African attorneys and law firms. **Convert website visitors into booked consultations** Potential clients visit your website outside office hours. Lekker AI captures their enquiry, qualifies their matter and collects their contact details. You follow up with people who are ready to instruct. --- ## Key benefits ### New client enquiries 24/7 Legal matters don't follow office hours. Lekker AI captures the enquiry, the nature of the matter and contact details at any hour. No missed opportunities. ### Boundaries built in The AI is configured to provide general information only, never legal advice. It always directs substantive questions to your attorneys. ### Qualified leads, not tyre-kickers The AI asks about the type of matter, urgency and what outcome the client is hoping for. Your attorneys receive a brief before the first call. ## What it handles **New client lead capture** A potential client visits your website at 9pm. The AI collects their name, contact details, nature of the matter and urgency, then stores it all for your intake team. **Practice area FAQs** What areas of law do you practise? Do you handle Labour Court matters? What is the process for a property transfer? General FAQs answered without billing time. **Consultation booking requests** Clients who want to discuss their matter can request a consultation. The AI collects their details and preferred time for your receptionist to schedule. **Document and fee queries** What documents do I need for a divorce? What does a will cost? The AI answers general queries from your knowledge base. ## Frequently asked questions **Will the AI give legal advice?** No. Lekker AI is configured to provide general information only and to explicitly state that responses do not constitute legal advice. **Is client data protected?** Yes. All data is stored in South Africa, encrypted at rest, and POPIA compliant. Clients give explicit consent before chatting. **How much does it cost?** Plans start at R999/month. That's less than one billable hour from a candidate attorney. --- *Source: [https://www.lekkerai.co.za/ai-chatbot-law-firm-south-africa](https://www.lekkerai.co.za/ai-chatbot-law-firm-south-africa)* *Lekker AI — AI chat agents for South African businesses. Plans start at R999/month. 14-day free trial. POPIA compliant. [Start free →](https://www.lekkerai.co.za/signup)*