brief-section-drafter

Draft litigation brief sections with case-theory consistency and citation checks.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill brief-section-drafter-anthropics
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Skill: brief-section-drafter
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal/tree/main/litigation-legal/skills/brief-section-drafter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill brief-section-drafter-anthropics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Drafts a first, checkable brief section that stays consistent with the case theory, uses correct citation discipline, and flags anything that must be verified before attorney review or filing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Theory-consistent drafting: Produces a section outline aligned to the matter’s case theory and the intended brief purpose (statement of facts, standard of review, argument, or conclusion).
  • Record-fidelity citation workflow: Enforces rules that every fact gets a record cite and every legal proposition gets proper authority with pinpoint support, using inline verification markers for anything uncertain.
  • Guardrails for sensitive drafting: Applies explicit constraints (e.g., refuses AI-assisted trial witness statements for England & Wales PD 57AC when the input indicates drafting in the witness’s voice rather than gathering prompts and evidence).
  • Filing-readiness safety: Includes a clear “draft only” posture and requires attorney review, with specific warnings about Rule 11 exposure and citation verification.

Quick Start

Ask for a brief section draft in your house style by saying: "Draft the statement of facts for my brief in-house tone, tied to the case theory, and include record citations plus [VERIFY]/[UNCERTAIN]/[CITE NEEDED] markers for anything not pinned down."

Frequently Asked Questions about brief-section-drafter

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I draft a brief section that stays consistent with my case theory?

To draft a brief section aligned with your case theory, provide the intended section type (statement of facts, standard of review, argument, or conclusion), your house style, and the matter's case theory. The Skill generates a first-draft section that enforces record-fidelity citation discipline and flags uncertain propositions for attorney review.

How does citation verification work when drafting litigation briefs?

Citation verification during litigation drafting enforces that every fact receives a record cite and every legal proposition has pinpoint authority. The workflow requires verbatim record quotes, extracts citations exhaustively, and inserts inline verification markers like [VERIFY] or [CITE NEEDED] for unresolved items before attorney review.

Can I use AI to draft witness statements for England & Wales litigation?

Drafting AI-assisted trial witness statements for England & Wales PD 57AC is refused if the input indicates drafting in the witness's voice. The Skill applies explicit guardrails and will only assist with gathering prompts and evidence rather than generating statements in the witness's own voice.

What is the best way to ensure record accuracy in a statement of facts?

The best way to ensure record accuracy in a statement of facts is to require verbatim record quotes for any quoted material and enforce that every factual proposition has pinpoint support matching the full proposition. The Skill inserts inline verification markers for anything not pinned down to the record.

Do I need attorney review after generating an argument section draft?

Attorney review is required after generating an argument section draft. The Skill maintains a clear draft-only posture and includes specific warnings about Rule 11 exposure and citation verification to ensure the output is checked before any filing.

What are the limitations of using AI for litigation drafting?

Limitations of AI litigation drafting include the inability to guarantee citation accuracy without human verification, explicit refusal to draft witness voice statements under PD 57AC, and the mandatory draft-only posture requiring attorney review to mitigate Rule 11 exposure before filing.