By the end of this guide, you'll have Otter.ai configured to transcribe attorney dictation and client meeting recordings — turning spoken notes into searchable, editable text that you can use to draft documents, billing entries, and follow-up emails without transcribing by hand.

• Otter.ai account (free tier: 300 minutes/month; Pro at $17/month for 1,200 minutes)
• A smartphone or computer with a microphone
• The attorney's permission to record meetings (required — inform all participants before recording any client call or meeting)
• Time needed: 20 minutes for initial setup; minimal time per use after that
• Cost: Free tier covers moderate use; Pro for attorneys who dictate heavily
• Important: Obtain consent before recording any call or meeting involving clients. Otter stores transcripts on their servers — do not use for confidential client matters without checking your firm's data security policy.