investigation-open

Open internal investigation matters with structured intake and source checklists.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps legal teams quickly stand up a new internal investigation by running structured intake, preparing required source checklists, and creating a persistent log to support attorney review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Investigation intake & setup: Initiates a new matter and captures the core allegation context needed to begin.
  • Sources checklist generation: Produces a checklist of evidence sources to guide defensible fact-gathering.
  • Persistent investigation log: Creates an ongoing log so the investigation can be tracked consistently over time.
  • Use case: When a harassment or discrimination complaint is reported, start a privileged investigation immediately and keep all intake details, sources, and updates organized for counsel.

Quick Start

Run /employment-legal:investigation-open and provide a brief description of the allegation so the skill can open the matter and generate the investigation workspace materials.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigation-open

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up a privileged internal investigation workspace?

To set up a privileged internal investigation, you run structured intake to capture the allegation, generate an evidence sources checklist, and create a persistent investigation log for attorney review.

What is included in an internal investigation intake and matter setup?

Internal investigation intake involves opening a new matter, capturing core allegation context, preparing a sources checklist for defensible fact-gathering, and creating an ongoing investigation log.

When do I need to create an investigation log for an employment law matter?

You need an investigation log when a harassment or discrimination complaint is reported, ensuring all intake details, evidence sources, and updates remain organized for counsel.

Can I open a new investigation matter without overwriting an existing one with the same slug?

Yes, the skill loads the repository employment profile and warns you before overwriting any existing investigation matter that shares the same matter slug identifier.

What is the best way to start a privileged investigation after receiving an allegation?

The best way to start a privileged investigation is to provide a brief description of the allegation so the skill can immediately open the matter and generate the workspace materials.

Does an internal investigation workspace support defensible fact-gathering?

Yes, the workspace supports defensible fact-gathering by producing a checklist of evidence sources that guides legal teams through consistent and reviewable information collection.