brief-section-drafter

Draft litigation brief sections with house style and verification markers.

Updated May 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar --skill brief-section-drafter-yachela
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Skill: brief-section-drafter
Source: https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar/tree/main/litigation-legal/skills/brief-section-drafter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar --skill brief-section-drafter-yachela

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps attorneys produce a first-draft brief section that stays tightly aligned to the case theory and record, while making verification needs explicit instead of silently guessing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • House-style, theory-consistent drafting: Produces a draft section (e.g., statement of facts, standard of review, argument, or conclusion) in the configured in-house structure, tone, and citation format, explicitly tied to the case theory.
  • Record fidelity with verification markers: Enforces constraints like verbatim quotes only when exact passages are available, and adds inline [VERIFY] / [UNCERTAIN] / [CITE NEEDED] markers to flag anything that must be checked against the record or current authority.
  • Citation coverage and cite-check discipline: Directs a two-pass approach—extract every citation and then check exhaustively—reporting counts and flagging misgrounded citations (where a cite exists but doesn’t support the proposition).

Example use case: Draft a “Statement of Facts” section for a brief by providing the chronology and key documents, then iteratively refining until every factual assertion has a record cite and every quotation is verified.

Quick Start

Use the brief-section-drafter skill to draft the statement of facts for the current matter in your firm’s house style, with inline verification markers for any uncited or uncertain propositions.

Frequently Asked Questions about brief-section-drafter

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I draft a statement of facts that stays aligned with my case theory and record citations?

Drafting a statement of facts aligned with your case theory requires mapping factual chronologies to specific record citations. This Skill produces theory-consistent brief sections with inline verification markers to flag uncited or uncertain propositions for subsequent record checks.

Can I generate an argument section with verified legal citations and house style formatting?

Generating an argument section with verified legal citations involves extracting authorities and checking them exhaustively. This Skill enforces configured citation formats, reports citation counts, and flags misgrounded citations where a cite exists but fails to support the proposition.

What is the best way to flag uncited propositions and quotations for legal record verification?

Flagging uncited propositions and quotations for legal record verification requires inline markers during initial drafting. This Skill adds [VERIFY], [UNCERTAIN], and [CITE NEEDED] tags directly into the draft to identify specific passages needing review before filing.

How do I ensure verbatim quotes are only used when exact record passages are available?

Ensuring verbatim quotes are used only when exact record passages are available requires enforcing strict quotation constraints during drafting. This Skill restricts exact quotations and explicitly marks uncertain text, preventing silent guessing in advocacy-ready brief sections.

Does this brief drafting tool support standard of review and conclusion sections?

Brief drafting tools for standard of review and conclusion sections must tie outputs to specific issues and authorities. This Skill drafts these sections in configured in-house structures, maintaining case theory alignment while adding exhaustive citation verification markers.

What are the limitations of using automated brief drafting for litigation workflow preparation?

Automated brief drafting for litigation workflow preparation requires explicit verification before filing. This Skill produces edit-ready initial drafts with flagged open verification work, but attorneys must manually confirm all [VERIFY] and [UNCERTAIN] markers against the actual record.