Clio + Slack

Create Slack channels for new matters in Clio

Stay up-to-date with your legal matters efficiently. This workflow activates when a new matter is added on Clio, and subsequently sets up a new channel on Slack. Ideal for law firms and legal professionals, this automation will help you ensure that every new matter receives the attention it deserves and fosters better communication and collaboration within your team. No more manual tracking or communication missteps.

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New Matter
Triggers when a new matter is created.
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Create Channel
Creates a new channel.
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New Activity
Triggers when a new activity is created.
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Bill State Updated
Triggers when the state of a bill has changed.
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New Communication
Triggers when a new communication is created.
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Instant
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New Document
Triggers when a new document is created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- EventRequired
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Instant
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New Task
Triggers when a new task is created.
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Instant
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- Matter IDRequired
- Task Template ListRequired
- Notify AssigneesRequired
- Due At
Action
Write

- SummaryRequired
- Description
- Location
- Starts at:Required
- Ends at:Required
- All Day Event
- Send Email Notification
- CalendarRequired
- Contact Attendee
- Matter
Action
Write
- Company NameRequired
- Email Address
- Street
- City
- Province
- Postal Code
- Country
- Website
- Phone Number
- Instant Messenger
Action
Write
- NameRequired
- MatterRequired
Action
Write
- Note SubjectRequired
- Note DetailRequired
- MatterRequired
- Date
Action
Write
- NameRequired
- DescriptionRequired
- Type of AssigneeRequired
- Matter
- Task Due Date
- Task Priority
- Task Status
- Notify Assignee
- Notify Completion
- Statute of Limitations
Action
Write
- Clio Contact ID #Required
- Prefix
- First name
- Middle name
- Last name
- Title
- Date of Birth
- Email Address
- Street
- City
- Province
- Postal Code
- Country
- Website
- Phone Number
- Instant Messenger
- Company
Action
Write
- Task IDRequired
- Name
- Description
- Type of AssigneeRequired
- Matter
- Task Due Date
- Task Priority
- Task Status
- Notify Completion
Action
Write
- Api Docs Info
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Search Type
- Search ValueRequired
Action
Search
- Search Type
- Search ValueRequired
Action
Search
Find Matter by Custom Field
Find newest matter by custom field.
Action
Search
- Search ValueRequired
Action
Search
- Search Type
- Search ValueRequired
- ClientRequired
- Group
- Client Reference
- Matter DescriptionRequired
- Practice Area
- Originating Attorney ID#
- Responsible Attorney ID#
- Pending Date
- Open Date
- Close Date
- Location
- Status
- Billable
- Status
- Due At
- Destroy?
- Budget
- Include Expenses?
- Notification Threshold
- Notify Users?
Action
Search or write
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
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Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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- Reaction
- Channel
- User
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- User
Action
Write
- Raw Request User Info
- Api Docs Info
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

New Bill
Triggers when a new bill is created.
Trigger
Instant
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New Calendar Entry
Triggers when a new calendar entry is created.
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Instant
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- Contact Type
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New Matter
Triggers when a new matter is created.
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Instant
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New Matter Note
Triggers when a new matter note is created.
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Scheduled
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Task Status Updated
Triggers when the status of a task has changed.
Trigger
Instant
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- Clio Contact ID #Required
- Company Name
- Email Address
- Street
- City
- Province
- Postal Code
- Country
- Website
- Phone Number
- Instant Messenger
Action
Write
- Matter
- Date of Communication
- SubjectRequired
- BodyRequired
- Type of CommunicationRequired
- Type of Recipient
- Type of Sender
Action
Write
- Expense Category
- Description
- DateRequired
- Price
- Matter
- Matter Note
- User
Action
Write
- ClientRequired
- Group
- Client Reference
- Matter DescriptionRequired
- Practice Area
- Originating Attorney ID#
- Responsible Attorney ID#
- Pending Date
- Open Date
- Close Date
- Location
- Status
- Billable
- Status
- Due At
- Destroy?
- Budget
- Include Expenses?
- Notification Threshold
- Notify Users?
Action
Write
- Prefix
- First nameRequired
- Middle name
- Last nameRequired
- Title
- Date of Birth
- Street
- City
- Province
- Postal Code
- Country
- Email Address
- Website
- Phone Number
- Instant Messenger
- Company
Action
Write
- Activity Category
- Description
- DateRequired
- Time
- Price
- Matter
- Matter Note
- User
Action
Write
- MatterRequired
- Client
- Client Reference
- Matter Description
- Practice Area
- Originating Attorney ID#
- Responsible Attorney ID#
- Pending Date
- Open Date
- Close Date
- Location
- Status
- Billable
- Status
- Due At
- Destroy?
- Budget
- Include Expenses?
- Notification Threshold
- Notify Users?
Action
Write
- DocumentRequired
- MatterRequired
Action
Write
- Invoice Number
- Matter Id
- Client Id
Action
Search
Find Contact by Custom Field
Find newest contact by custom field.
Action
Search
- Client EmailRequired
Action
Search
- Search Type
- Search ValueRequired
Action
Search
- Search Type
- Search ValueRequired
- Company NameRequired
- Email Address
- Street
- City
- Province
- Postal Code
- Country
- Website
- Phone Number
- Instant Messenger
Action
Search or write
- Search Type
- Search ValueRequired
- Prefix
- First nameRequired
- Middle name
- Last nameRequired
- Title
- Date of Birth
- Street
- City
- Province
- Postal Code
- Country
- Email Address
- Website
- Phone Number
- Instant Messenger
- Company
Action
Search or write
New Channel
Triggers whenever a new #channel is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- Include Alias
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Instant
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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New Pushed Message
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
Trigger
Instant
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Trigger
Instant
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- TextRequired
- Remind when?Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- Channel NameRequired
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- TopicRequired
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
Write
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

About Clio

Clio is a practice management platform that helps lawyers work more efficiently by making it easy to do tasks like tracking time, managing matters, and generating invoices.

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Clio + Slack

Create Slack channels for new matters in Clio

New Activity

Bill State Updated

New Communication

New Document

Matter Status Updated

New Task

Assign Task Template List

Matter IDRequired

Task Template ListRequired

Notify AssigneesRequired

Due At

Create Calendar Entry

SummaryRequired

Description

Location

Starts at:Required

Ends at:Required

All Day Event

Send Email Notification

CalendarRequired

Contact Attendee

Matter

Create Company Contact

Company NameRequired

Email Address

Street

City

Province

Postal Code

Country

Website

Phone Number

Instant Messenger

Create Matter Folder

NameRequired

MatterRequired

Create Matter Note

Note SubjectRequired

Note DetailRequired

MatterRequired

Date

Create Task

NameRequired

DescriptionRequired

Type of AssigneeRequired

Matter

Task Due Date

Task Priority

Task Status

Notify Assignee

Notify Completion

Statute of Limitations

Update Person Contact

Clio Contact ID #Required

Prefix

First name

Middle name

Last name

Title

Date of Birth