Overview
The Legl & ActionStep integration connects Legl’s onboarding, AML, and payments workflows directly with ActionStep matters.
It enables firms to manage compliance activity, risk status, documents, and related disbursements within their practice management system, reducing manual work and improving visibility.
What this integration covers
This integration supports the following areas of the client and matter lifecycle:
Client onboarding and AML workflows launched from ActionStep
KYC and compliance status updates returned to ActionStep
Storage of compliance reports and supporting documents on the matter
Automatic creation of disbursements for completed onboarding and AML steps
A clear audit trail linking compliance activity and costs to each matter
This article provides an overview only. Detailed setup and configuration steps are covered in separate guides.
ℹ️ Further guidance
For detailed steps on how to set up each function, see the below guides:
How to set up disbursements for the Legl & Actionstep integration
How the Legl & ActionStep integration works at a high level
The integration links Legl workflows to ActionStep matters using the Matter ID.
At a high level:
A user launches a Legl Engage workflow from an ActionStep matter
Matter and client context is passed to Legl
As the workflow progresses, status updates are sent back to ActionStep
When a workflow is marked as reviewed:
Compliance documents are returned to the relevant matter
Where enabled, automatic disbursements are created and linked to the matter
This ensures onboarding, compliance outcomes, documentation, and billing remain aligned with the matter lifecycle in Actionstep.
When you would use this integration
Firms typically use the Legl & ActionStep integration:
During client onboarding to reduce manual data entry
When running AML and risk checks that must be tracked against a matter
When compliance teams need visibility of status and outcomes in ActionStep
When finance teams want disbursements automatically linked to completed checks
When preparing for audits or regulatory reviews
Key things to be aware of
Important:
The integration must be enabled and configured with Legl Support before it can be used.
Status updates and disbursements are triggered when workflows are reviewed, not when they are first sent.
Disbursements are only created for workflows completed after the integration is set up.
Legl provides automation and system integration, but compliance decisions remain the responsibility of the firm.