oc-status

Generate structured weekly status update emails for outside counsel.

2|1|Updated May 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alexchlou/codex-for-legal --skill oc-status
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Skill: oc-status
Source: https://github.com/alexchlou/codex-for-legal/tree/main/plugins/litigation-legal/skills/oc-status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexchlou/codex-for-legal --skill oc-status

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It reduces the manual effort of drafting weekly status requests to outside counsel, ensuring consistent and timely communication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Drafting: Generate personalized, structured emails for multiple legal matters based on stored matter data and history.
  • Template Customization: Apply house-specific tone and directives for outside counsel communication.
  • Use Case: A legal team wants to send weekly status updates across 10+ active matters; this Skill automates the drafting process, maintaining uniformity and saving time.

Quick Start

Invoke this Skill to generate weekly OC status drafts for all open matters, reviewing each before sending.

Frequently Asked Questions about oc-status

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

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How do I automate weekly status update emails to outside counsel?

Automating weekly outside counsel status update emails involves retrieving matter details and recent history to generate structured drafts. This Skill creates tailored markdown and optional Gmail drafts for each active legal matter, reducing manual drafting effort and ensuring consistent communication.

What is the best way to draft status requests for multiple legal matters at once?

The best way to draft status requests for multiple legal matters is using automated template customization. This Skill retrieves stored matter data and applies house-specific tone and directives to generate personalized, structured emails across all active matters simultaneously.

Can I review outside counsel email drafts before they are sent?

Yes, you can review outside counsel email drafts before sending. The Skill generates drafts in markdown and optional Gmail format, ensuring secure handling of privileged content and facilitating a thorough review process prior to dispatch.

How do I maintain consistent communication tone across outside counsel updates?

Maintaining consistent communication tone across outside counsel updates requires applying house-specific directives during automated drafting. This Skill uses stored matter data and customized templates to ensure uniform tone and structure across all generated weekly status emails.

Does this outside counsel status automation support privileged legal content?

Yes, this outside counsel status automation supports privileged legal content. It ensures secure handling of privileged information while generating tailored weekly status update drafts for active legal matters.