Signing documents made easy with iManage Work E-signature

Working with electronic signatures is a common task, yet it’s been a routine rife with inefficiencies and potential risks – that is, until now. The introduction of iManage Work E-signature introduces some much-needed simplicity to the process, offering iManage Work users a smarter, safer way to work with signed documents.

Handling electronic signatures has long been challenging for organizations and individuals alike. The process frequently involves juggling multiple platforms, manually downloading and uploading documents, and scrutinizing each document for changes. This fragmented workflow can often lead to communication breakdowns and frustrating delays.  

Beyond delays, these complications introduce opportunities for human error, increase the risk of information loss or unauthorized access, and make it challenging to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Introducing iManage Work E-signature

With iManage Work E-signature, the days of risky, inefficient management of electronic signatures have become distant memories.

Expanding the functionality of the document management system (DMS) trusted by more than one million professionals worldwide, E-signature enables users to seamlessly send documents for electronic signature directly from their iManage Work workspace. To begin the signing process with E-signature, professionals can simply right-click a document to initiate a secure, streamlined signing workflow that saves time, increases efficiency, and bolsters compliance efforts. 

Benefits of iManage Work E-signature

The addition of E-signature brings a host of new benefits to iManage Work. The benefits include:

• Time-saving efficiency: Quickly send documents for signature without ever leaving iManage Work.
• Seamless user experience: Right-click functionality offers quick, intuitive access.
• Enhanced collaboration: Signed documents automatically return to the same workspace, ensuring continuity and clarity.
• Compliance and risk reduction: Maintain a full audit trail and reduce manual errors.
• Flexible provider support: Professionals can use their Docusign account, with support for additional providers forthcoming.

A day in the life: How iManage Work E-signature simplifies the signature process

Dave, a second-year associate in the M&A group at a large law firm, starts his Tuesday at 9 AM with a time-sensitive task: collecting signatures on a critical purchase agreement from three purchasers in New York, London, and Singapore. The deal partner wants real-time updates and immediate notification once all signatures are in. 

Before E-signature: A tedious workflow 

Previously, Dave had to export the document from iManage Work, upload it to Docusign, manually send it to each signer, monitor progress in Docusign, download the signed version, and re-upload it to Work—all while keeping the partner updated via email. The process was time-consuming, error-prone, and distracted him from substantive legal work.

Now: Seamless integration with E-signature

With E-signature, Dave simply right-clicks the document in Work and sends it for signature via Docusign—no exporting or platform switching. Within seconds, all three purchasers receive the request. 

Effortless tracking 

Dave tracks progress in real time using the built-in E-signature dashboard. He sees the New York signature at 10 AM, London at 3 PM GMT, and waits on Singapore. No need to log into separate systems or send follow-up emails. When the final signature arrives at 8 AM Singapore time (5 PM his time), he instantly alerts the partner. 

Automatic return and compliance 

The signed agreement automatically returns to the original Work workspace—no manual downloads or uploads, and no risk of misfiling. The partner accesses it immediately, and the complete audit trail is preserved for compliance. 

What used to take Dave hours of administrative work across multiple platforms now takes minutes, allowing him to focus on what he was hired to do: practice law. 

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