RunSensible, a legal practice management platform, has released a combined approach to legal document creation that pairs structured automation with AI-assisted drafting. The Toronto-based company announced the updated capabilities on Aug. 13, positioning Template and Draft as complementary tools for different parts of legal work.
Legal documents typically split into two categories: repeatable information like client names, matter details, dates, and standard clauses, and content that requires drafting, review, and professional judgment. RunSensible now offers separate tools for each.
Structured automation without leaving Word
RunSensible Template converts existing Microsoft Word documents into automated templates without requiring coding. Client intake data flows directly into document creation, which reduces duplicate data entry and administrative work. The tool generates documents in Word or PDF format for contracts, court forms, letters, and other legal documents.
The system is built around the Word template files firms already use, rather than forcing a move to a proprietary editor. That distinction matters for firms with established document libraries built over years.
AI drafting inside Microsoft Word
RunSensible Draft integrates AI-assisted drafting into Microsoft Word, letting legal professionals create, review, and refine written content in a familiar environment. The tool supports the language-heavy side of legal work rather than automating it away.
"Legal document automation should not mean asking AI to generate everything from scratch," said Kaven Hendiz, CEO of RunSensible. "Some parts of a legal document are structured, predictable, and based on information the firm already has. Other parts require flexible drafting, review, and judgment. Our goal is to give law firms the right technology for each part of the document creation process."
What's driving the shift
The release reflects growing industry investment in AI-assisted drafting alongside continued demand for structured automation, which firms rely on for consistency and reproducibility. RunSensible's approach treats them as distinct needs rather than competing solutions.
For lawyers seeking guidance on the technology behind these workflows, AI for Legal Professionals covers practical applications of document automation and drafting tools. Those building foundational skills might also benefit from AI automation courses, which cover the same structured workflows powering legal document systems.
Why this matters for legal professionals
Lawyers who adopt this model reduce time spent re-entering known information into documents and gain consistency across filings and contracts. The split between Token repetition and fluent drafting means legal professionals can maintain judgment where required without sacrificing speed on standard documents.
The result is practical for firms: automate what's repeatable, use AI where the work demands it, and keep everything within Microsoft Word.
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