Getting Started as an Expert
A quick overview of the Exlitem expert experience — from signup to getting discovered.
Welcome to Exlitem. This guide walks you through everything you need to do to set up your profile and start receiving inquiries from attorneys.
#How Exlitem Works
Exlitem is an AI-powered platform that connects attorneys with expert witnesses. As an expert, you create a profile that attorneys can discover when they search for specialists in your field.
- Complete your profile — add your credentials, bio, specialties, and contact info
- Get discovered — attorneys search by specialty, location, and keywords
- Receive inquiries — when an attorney unlocks your profile, they can reach out directly
#Your Onboarding Steps
When you first sign up, you'll go through a short onboarding flow:
| Step | What you'll do |
|---|---|
| Identity | Confirm your name and email |
| Method | Upload your CV or fill in details manually |
| Essentials | Write your bio, headline, and specialties |
| Photo | Add a professional headshot |
| Contact | Add your city, state, and website |
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The multi-step onboarding progress indicator at the top of the page, showing all 5 steps (Identity, Method, Essentials, Photo, Contact) with the current step highlighted in amber and completed steps filled in.
Tip: Completing every section significantly increases your chances of appearing in attorney searches. Profiles with photos receive 3x more clicks.
#Welcome & Trial Activation
After completing onboarding, you'll see a welcome page where you can activate your 3-month free Premium trial. During the trial, your profile gets full visibility and priority placement in search results — no credit card required.
#Your Expert Dashboard
The dashboard greets you by name and shows how your profile is performing.
#Stat Cards
Four cards at the top show your key metrics:
| Card | Description |
|---|---|
| Profile Views | How many times attorneys have viewed your profile |
| Search Appearances | How often your profile appeared in search results |
| Profile Completeness | Percentage of your profile that's filled out |
| Click-Through Rate | Percentage of search appearances that led to profile views (Pro+ only) |
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The Expert Dashboard showing a welcome header ('Welcome back, Dr. Smith'), the subscription tier badge (Premium), four stat cards in a row, and below them the onboarding checklist and quick action buttons.
#Onboarding Checklist
A progress checklist on the right side tracks your setup completion. It shows which steps you've finished and what's remaining, along with your trial end date.
#Inquiries Feed
The dashboard shows a feed of recent inquiries from attorneys. Each inquiry shows the attorney's name, case type, and status. Click any inquiry to view the full details and respond.
#Real-Time Notifications
You receive instant notifications when attorneys interact with your profile — for example, when they send an inquiry, respond to a message, or unlock your profile. Notifications appear as a badge in the top navigation and update automatically without refreshing the page.
#Quick Actions
Buttons for common tasks like:
- Edit your profile
- Upload your CV
- View analytics
- Manage subscription
#Sidebar Navigation
The left sidebar provides access to all expert features:
- Dashboard — your home screen with stats and activity
- Inquiries — view and respond to attorney inquiries
- Messages — conversations with attorneys (with unread badge)
- Analytics — view detailed performance data (Pro+ only)
- Profile — edit your expert profile
- Documents — manage uploaded files (CV, certificates)
- Subscription — manage your plan and billing
- Settings — account preferences
#What's Next
- Profile Setup — detailed walkthrough of each profile section
- Messages & Conversations — how to communicate with attorneys
- Subscription & Billing — understand tiers, analytics, and documents
- FAQ — answers to common questions