matter-allocation-instruction

Allocate matters to panel firms and generate complete instruction packages with onboarding gates.

630|79|Updated Dec 18, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills --skill matter-allocation-instruction
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Skill: matter-allocation-instruction
Source: https://github.com/lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills/tree/main/skills/matter-allocation-instruction-scott-margetts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills --skill matter-allocation-instruction

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Firm-matter matching, matter instruction drafting, firm onboarding, and instruction quality review for in-house legal ops teams managing outside counsel. Match a new matter to the right panel firm. Produce a matter instruction that tells the firm what you need. Generate a matter onboarding checklist that closes the hard gates before work starts. Audit an existing instruction for gaps and produce a remediation note. Trigger on: 'which firm should we use for this', 'instruct [firm]', 'write the instruction letter', 'matter instruction template', 'onboard the firm on this matter', 'set the matter up', 'has conflict been cleared', 'e-billing matter setup', 'review our instruction', 'is our instruction complete', 'instruction gap', 'allocate this matter'.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Executes matter allocation and firm engagement from firm selection through to a live, properly-instructed matter.
  • Encodes the methodology for matching work to the right provider, producing a clear instruction, closing onboarding gates, and auditing instruction quality.
  • Onboarding, instruction drafting, and post-instruction auditing are integrated into a single end-to-end process for in-house legal ops.

Quick Start

Provide matter description, practice area, jurisdiction, and panel details to generate a complete matter allocation and instruction package.

Frequently Asked Questions about matter-allocation-instruction

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

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How do I allocate a legal matter to the right outside counsel firm?

Matter allocation matches a new legal matter to the right panel firm by encoding right-sourcing factors, practice area, jurisdiction, and panel details to generate a complete instruction package.

What is the best way to draft a matter instruction for outside counsel?

Drafting a matter instruction involves generating a complete instruction letter that specifies staffing, reporting, e-billing requirements, and conflict clearance gates to properly define the scope of work.

How do I onboard an outside counsel firm and set up a new matter?

Onboarding a firm on a new matter requires closing hard onboarding gates using a generated checklist, ensuring conflict clearance and e-billing matter setup are completed before legal work starts.

Can I audit an existing outside counsel instruction letter for compliance gaps?

Auditing an existing instruction letter identifies gaps in right-sourcing factors and onboarding requirements, producing a remediation note to restore end-to-end legal governance and compliance.

What do I need to generate a complete matter allocation and instruction package?

To generate a matter allocation and instruction package, you need to provide the matter description, practice area, jurisdiction, and panel details for the outside counsel engagement.

Does matter allocation support e-billing setup and conflict clearance checks?

Yes, matter allocation supports e-billing matter setup and conflict clearance checks by encoding detailed reporting and e-billing specifications within the generated onboarding gates.