investigation-memo

Draft or update privileged investigation memos from internal investigation logs.

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Skill: investigation-memo
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal/tree/main/employment-legal/skills/investigation-memo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill investigation-memo-anthropics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps legal teams turn an investigation log into a polished privileged investigation memo, and keeps an existing draft current when new facts arrive.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Draft or update memo from the investigation log: Creates the first memo cut once the investigation is far enough along, or refreshes the memo after additional data is added.
  • Privilege-conscious output and safety checks: Marks all output as PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL and warns about any high-priority open sources when drafting from scratch.
  • Change-aware revisions: When updating, it shows what changed before rewriting to keep stakeholders aligned.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to draft or update the memo by running: /employment-legal:investigation-memo "Matter Name"

Frequently Asked Questions about investigation-memo

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I draft a privileged investigation memo from an internal investigation log?

Draft a privileged investigation memo by loading the internal-investigation reference skill and generating attorney-work-product marked output from the logged employment-legal data. The process warns you about open high-priority checklist items before creating the first memo cut.

When do I need to update an existing attorney work product memo?

You need to update an attorney work product memo when newly added data requires refreshing an existing draft. The revision process is change-aware, showing exactly what changed in the investigation log before rewriting to keep stakeholders aligned.

Can I use this to generate case documentation for employment law matters?

Yes, you can use this to generate case documentation for employment law matters. It creates privileged and confidential output specifically designed for employment-legal investigations, marking all documents as attorney work product.

Does drafting an investigation memo require a specific reference skill to be loaded?

Yes, drafting an investigation memo requires loading the internal-investigation reference skill in Mode 4. This prerequisite ensures the necessary investigation log structure and checklist data are available before generating the memo.

What happens if there are open high-priority checklist items when I start drafting?

If there are open high-priority checklist items when drafting, the process actively warns you about these open sources. This safety check ensures critical investigation gaps are flagged before the attorney work product memo is finalized.

How does revision control work when updating an investigation memo?

Revision control works by displaying changes from the investigation log before rewriting the memo. This change-aware mechanism ensures all stakeholders review the factual updates before the existing privileged draft is refreshed.