Fileread: Matter Intelligence to Redefine Case Analysis

Fileread has announced the launch of Matter Intelligence, a first-of-its-kind feature that fundamentally changes how legal professionals interact with AI-powered document analysis. Using advanced context engineering, Matter Intelligence solves the universal challenge that has limited AI adoption in law firms: the difficulty of querying unstructured data effectively.

The feature represents a significant departure from traditional AI tools that require users to become "prompt engineers." Instead, Matter Intelligence provides deep case context by analysing foundational documents, such as complaints, memos, and key case materials, to generate highly tailored, specific questions that lawyers can use immediately or refine with minimal effort.

"Law firms have universally struggled with how to effectively query their data using AI tools," said Eddie Montenegro, Fileread's Director of Product and Design, who led the development of the feature. "Matter Intelligence changes that paradigm entirely. We're not asking lawyers to learn a new skill; we're teaching the AI to understand their cases."

How It Works

Matter Intelligence analyses uploaded foundational documents and generates thematic categories with suggested queries in less than five minutes. The system interprets vague or poorly written questions, converting generic prompts like "Tell me about this case" into precise, case-specific inquiries.

The feature maintains strong human-in-the-loop design principles with multiple user controls:

• Editable Queries: Suggested questions populate the prompt field, allowing users to refine the final 5 to 10 per cent to their exact needs
• Multiple Contexts: Users can create separate contexts for different case facets, enabling flexible switching between various aspects of complex litigation
• Editable Summaries: Users can modify AI-generated context summaries to include case-specific nuances, nicknames, or corporate terminology
• Version History: Full ability to revert to previous context versions ensures users maintain complete control

A new themes and tailored queries panel provides persistent access to themes and suggestions, eliminating the intimidating blank-screen problem that often stalls new users. For experienced users, the enhanced context engineering significantly improves the precision of AI-generated answer narratives, delivering more accurate and relevant responses to complex legal queries.

One of the most frequently asked questions by lawyers evaluating AI tools is: "Do you train on our data?" This concern represents a significant barrier to AI adoption in legal practice, where client confidentiality and work product protection are paramount.

Matter Intelligence was designed with privacy at its foundation. The system does not train on case data. Client information remains protected and confidential, and it is never used to improve models or shared across matters. This privacy-first architecture enables law firms to harness powerful AI capabilities while upholding the stringent ethical obligations inherent in legal practice.

What This Means for Litigation Teams

Matter Intelligence delivers immediate, tangible benefits to litigation teams at every level:

Institutional Knowledge at Scale: Preserve your firm's unique approach and case strategies across every document review. Matter Intelligence learns how your firm thinks, scaling institutional knowledge beyond individual lawyers.

From Weeks to Hours: A document review that once took weeks now takes hours. Matter Intelligence understands context, recognises case-specific patterns, and surfaces critical connections aligned with your strategy.

Shared Team Intelligence: Every team member, from first-years to senior partners, works from the same intelligent foundation. The system maintains a consistent understanding of case nuances and strategic priorities, eliminating knowledge silos.

Zero Learning Curve, Immediate Impact: Lawyers work immediately without prompt engineering. Matter Intelligence generates precise, case-specific questions from day one while maintaining complete user control through editable queries, contexts, and summaries.

About Fileread

Fileread is a legal technology platform that enables law firms to analyse and interact with case documents using artificial intelligence. The company's philosophy centres on intuitive design that empowers legal professionals without requiring technical expertise.