Playbook

Firm Ops + Automation

A workflow for reducing busywork: intake, routing, document assembly, and repeatable internal playbooks.

ContractsReviewSensitivity: mediumBudget: Free or paidPlatform: any
Recommendation
Based on your answers, we’d start with: Contract Review Quickstart

Your current page is a template. The recommendation below is the closest match for your matter type and workflow stage.

Recommended Stack

Start with 3–5 tools. Add more only if you can maintain the workflow.

Checklist
  • [ ] Pick one workflow to automate (intake, forms, document assembly)
  • [ ] Define inputs/outputs and approval checkpoints
  • [ ] Create a template library and a change log
  • [ ] Roll out with a short SOP and ownership model
Risk Notes
  • Automation should reduce risk, not create it; add review gates for high-impact steps.
  • Start with low-sensitivity data and expand after validation.
Prompts
Intake Summary (Structured)
Turn messy intake notes into a structured, reviewable summary.
Skill templates
Source Check (Template)
A repeatable template for verifying legal citations and claims.
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