Frequently asked questions

What is Josef?

Josef is an AI platform where legal and compliance teams unblock and drive the business.

It’s where anyone can create self-service tools to:

• Handle Q&A on-demand with hyper-accurate AI
• Let the business generate contracts and documents safely and consistently
• Automate workflows like intake and approvals

With Josef, legal teams free themselves up for higher-value work and keep full control of the tools they build.

Why is it called Josef?

Josef is named after Josef K., the protagonist in Franz Kafka’s The Trial—a story often read as a critique of how inaccessible the law can be.

Our mission? To make legal services more accessible and intuitive for everyone.

Read our story.

Who uses Josef?

Josef is used across the legal ecosystem, from legal teams at global companies to law firms and universities:

• In-house legal teams like L’Oréal and Bumble automate repetitive Q&A, intake and document drafting so their lawyers can focus on strategic work.
• Global law firms like Orrick and HSF build tools for triage, client onboarding and document generation.
• Boutique firms and NewLaw like Hive Legal and Polaris Lawyers use Josef to deliver client-facing tools for onboarding, wills, guidance, and more.
• Legal aid organizations and CLCs like Housing Court Answers and Everyday Justice use Josef to increase access to legal help. This can range from accessing legal guidance to generating critical legal documents, onboarding new clients, and more.
• Law schools and universities like Cornell, NYU and the University of Pennsylvania use Josef to teach students about automation, design thinking and how to actually create digital legal tools.

Is Josef suitable for small legal teams?

Yes. Josef is built for scale but designed to be easy for anyone to use. Even lean teams can automate time-consuming tasks to scale their impact.

How is Josef different from other legal tech tools?

Josef combines hyper-accurate AI and no-code automation with an easy-to-use platform. That means:

• No dev team required
• Full control over what you build
• Reliable, accurate tools you can trust
• Fast time to value

Do I need to know how to code to use Josef?

Not at all. Anyone on your team can build and launch tools, no coding or IT support required.

Can I use AI to answer legal questions with Josef?

Yes. With Josef Q, teams can automate common policy and playbook questions using AI that delivers hyper-accurate results and is easy to control and moderate.

What types of documents can Josef automate?

If it’s a repeatable template, it can be automated. Common examples:

• NDAs
• MSAs
• Employment agreements
• Powers of attorney
• Client onboarding forms

Learn more.

Can I track tool usage and engagement?

Yes. Real-time insights and intelligent reporting show you how your tools are used. You can spot trends in user behavior, identify areas for process improvement and solve compliance issues early on.

Does Josef integrate with other tools and systems?

It does! Josef connects with platforms like Microsoft Teams, Slack, Salesforce, document management systems and more.

Learn about our integrations.

How can see Josef in action?

Book a demo and we’ll help you explore what’s possible.

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Is my data secure on Josef?

Yes. Josef is built for enterprise-level security and is trusted by global organizations and law firms. We’re SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR-compliant.

View our security approach.

Who owns the data stored on Josef?

You do. Josef customers retain full ownership of their data. We simply act as the secure custodian.

Is Josef SOC 2 certified?

Yes, Josef is SOC 2 Type II certified. We meet the highest standards for security, privacy and availability.

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Where is Josef hosted?

Josef provides data residency options in the US, Europe, the UK, and Australia.

Our servers are backed by world-class infrastructure, rigorous security protocols, and ISO certification.