Secib
French law firm management software that connects to the RPVA and runs on a sovereign cloud, from the Septeo group
Quick Overview
| Company | Septeo Solutions Avocats SAS (formerly Secib) |
|---|---|
| Category | Legal Practice Management Software |
| Headquarters | Lattes, France |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - France (EU) |
| Data Location | "Sovereign cloud" (location detail not read) |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Matter structuring, document organisation and digital signing, RPVA e-Barreau connection, billing and time, reporting, secure client exchange, AI assistant Brain, Adapps web edition |
| Pricing | See website |
| Best For | French law firms that need RPVA connectivity and a matter-centred system |
| Replaces | Clio, MyCase, Smokeball |
Detailed Review
Secib is run by Septeo Solutions Avocats, formerly Secib, an SAS registered in Montpellier with its seat in Lattes. The vendor states that more than 7,500 firms use it.
It covers the life cycle of a matter from creation to invoicing, and connects to Outlook, Word, the RPVA and e-signature.
RPVA built in
The e-Barreau connection links the RPVA directly to the software, so exchanges with the courts run from the same system as the matter file.
From file to invoice
The vendor lists matter and party creation with duplicate detection, document merge and digital approval, billing with time, costs and disbursements, reminders, and dashboards for the firm.
AI and security
The AI assistant Brain analyses texts and automates tasks, and the vendor states that data sits in a sovereign cloud with fine-grained access control and full traceability. Adapps is a simpler web edition for essential needs.
Limitations to Consider
Pricing is not shown on the pages reviewed, and the location of the sovereign cloud is not specified there. Secib is oriented to French practice (RPVA, bar obligations). The site banner also announces a new Septeo Legal platform, so check which product you would be contracting for. See Legalsense for a Dutch option.
Who Should Use Secib
French law firms, including small ones, that need a matter system tied to RPVA.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- RPVA e-Barreau connection
- Time, cost and disbursement billing
- Secure client exchange
- AI assistant
- Outlook and Word integration
Cons
- Price not published
- Cloud location not specified
- French procedure only
- Product line in transition to a new platform
Alternatives to Secib
Other European legal practice management software worth comparing before you decide:
Advolux
Germany · Fixed-price German law firm software from Haufe, cloud or on-premises
RA-MICRO
Germany · Berlin law firm software from a free tier to full cloud desktops
Legalsense
Netherlands · Dutch timekeeping, matter and billing software with one price per fee earner
Actaport
Germany · Cloud law firm software with public per-user prices and German hosting
See all European legal practice management software or compare them directly against Clio on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the e-Barreau RPVA connection is listed as a built-in feature.
The pages read do not show a price. See the vendor website or request a demo.
The vendor lists Adapps, a simple web solution for the essential needs of law firms.