Claude Prompt: Recipient-Aware Legal Communication System Prompt
Configure Claude as a legal communication specialist that switches tone and structure across five recipient profiles, with built-in formatting and ethics guardrails.
The Prompt
Expected Output
A formatted legal communication (email, letter, or memo) calibrated to the chosen recipient profile, with appropriate tone, structure, bolded action items, and ethical guardrails respected.
Usage Notes
Tell Claude which recipient profile and communication type to use at the start of each message — the system prompt scales tone automatically. Useful as a Claude Project for any attorney handling mixed audiences day to day.
Originally featured in: Claude System Prompts for Law Firms: 5 Custom Configurations That Save Hours
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* These prompts are drafting and analysis aids for licensed attorneys. They are not legal advice and do not replace professional judgment. AI output can contain errors, including invented citations and incorrect deadlines: verify every fact, figure, authority and deadline against primary sources before relying on it. Rules vary by jurisdiction, and you remain responsible for the final work product.