kelly-legal-precedent-desk

Automate retrieval and packaging of internal legal precedents for case research.

4|3|Updated Feb 25, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/mr-kelly/skills --skill kelly-legal-precedent-desk
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Skill: kelly-legal-precedent-desk
Source: https://github.com/mr-kelly/skills/tree/main/skills/kelly-legal-precedent-desk
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mr-kelly/skills --skill kelly-legal-precedent-desk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @hono/node-server, hono, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the inefficiency of manual legal research by automating the search, packaging, and review of internal case precedents, ensuring lawyers spend time on strategy rather than document hunting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Precedent Packaging: Aggregates similar cases, court-pattern notes, and decisive evidence into structured research packs.
  • Approval-Gated Workflow: Provides a local UI for lawyers to review, edit, and approve agent-prepared findings before they are used in matter strategy.
  • Use Case: When starting a new case, use this Skill to instantly retrieve internal precedents that match the specific facts and jurisdiction of your matter, then review the findings in the local workbench.

Quick Start

Use the kelly-legal-precedent-desk skill to search for similar cases and generate a research pack for the current legal question.

Frequently Asked Questions about kelly-legal-precedent-desk

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

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How do I automate legal research and find similar case precedents?

Automate legal research by using an AI agent to retrieve and package internal case precedents into structured research packs. This matches similar cases by facts and jurisdiction, freeing lawyers to focus on strategy rather than manual document hunting.

How do I verify legal citations and identify local court patterns for litigation?

Verify legal citations and identify local court patterns by applying automated precedent retrieval to an internal casebase. The Skill analyzes jurisdictional data to surface court-pattern notes and decisive evidence for litigation strategy development.

Can I review and edit AI-generated case research before applying it to matter strategy?

Yes, you can review AI-generated case research through a local UI workbench. This approval-gated workflow ensures lawyers can edit and approve agent-prepared findings before the precedent packs are used in matter strategy.

Do I need a configured internal casebase to use an automated precedent desk?

Yes, a configured internal casebase is required. The precedent retrieval and similar-case analysis depend entirely on querying your existing internal repository of case data, court-pattern notes, and evidence to generate research packs.

What is the best way to package similar cases and decisive evidence for a new legal matter?

The best way to package similar cases is to aggregate matching precedents, court-pattern notes, and decisive evidence into structured research packs. This automated packaging instantly provides lawyers with relevant case context for new matters.