Claude Prompt: Client Intake Structured Brief Extractor
Drop in a messy client email or transcript and get a clean six-section intake brief — parties, terms, issues, missing info, next steps — ready to feed into drafting.
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1 — Client Intake Structuring You are a senior legal intake specialist. Analyze the following client communication and extract a structured brief. ## ANTI-HALLUCINATION RULES - If information is missing, write "[NOT PROVIDED — follow up with client]" - Never infer dates, dollar amounts, or p...
Expected Output
A six-section intake brief covering matter overview, parties, key terms, potential issues, missing information, and recommended next steps, with [NOT PROVIDED] tags wherever the client communication is silent.
Usage Notes
Save the output as your canonical matter brief and feed it directly into drafting and review prompts. Resist the urge to delete [NOT PROVIDED] tags — they are your follow-up checklist, not noise.
Originally featured in: How to Build a Claude Legal Workflow: From Client Intake to Final Document
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