The legal industry is experiencing a transformative moment with the advent of AI-powered tools, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of this change with Jurist, our advanced legal AI assistant. Since its launch, Jurist has been helping legal teams streamline their workflows, enhance productivity, and maintain consistency in their legal operations. Today, we’re sharing key best practices to help you get the most out of this powerful tool.
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Understanding Jurist’s capabilities
Jurist serves legal teams for all aspects of their work, capable of drafting documents, conducting research, analyzing contracts, and much more. Built on advanced language models and conversational AI, it understands legal terminology and processes with remarkable precision. Whether you’re a general counsel, practicing attorney, or part of a legal team, Jurist is designed to augment your expertise and streamline your workflows.
Best practices for optimal results
1. Be specific and set clear context
The quality of Jurist’s output directly correlates with the clarity of your input. When interacting with Jurist:
- Identify your role (e.g., company counsel, outside attorney)
- Clearly state your objective
- Provide relevant background information
- Specify desired output format
2. Upload documents, playbooks and executed contracts as precedent
Jurist has the ability to reference your documents and assist you with nearly any action. You may want to upload precedent documents to:
- Redline an agreement based on an executed contract
- Write a memo based on the redlines in an uploaded document
- Draft a new contract based on your company’s playbook
3. Use precise document references
Instead of vague references, use specific document names. For example:
- ✓ “Standard-UnilateralNDA_April2020.docx”
- ✗ “the NDA”
4. Break down complex requests
When handling sophisticated legal tasks:
- Divide them into smaller, manageable components
- Address one aspect at a time
- Build upon previous responses with iterative requests
You can even highlight a section of a document output and select “Rewrite with input” to focus the AI on a specific section.
Multi-step prompting
5. Create and edit multiple docs at once
Whether you are drafting a new contract, reviewing a redline or drafting a memo, if you ask AI to give you a first draft, you will see tabs appear at the top of your screen. Simply ask Jurist to produce multiple outputs. For example:
- Create a contract and draft a summary memo
- Click the left arrow
- Edit the multiple docs produced at one time, all within Jurist
Edit multiple tabs in one place
Common use cases and sample prompts
To help you get started, here are some effective ways to structure your requests:
For Document Analysis:
“Compare the limitation of liability clauses between these two agreements, focusing on key differences in scope and coverage.”
For Draft Creation:
“Draft an assignment clause that allows for assignment in case of merger or acquisition, following Delaware law requirements.”
For Legal Research:
“Provide an analysis of non-solicitation clause enforceability in California, including relevant case law from the past five years.”
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Best practices for quality assurance
While Jurist is a powerful tool, it’s important to:
- Review all AI-generated content thoroughly
- Verify legal citations and references
- Apply professional judgment to recommendations
- Use it as a complement to, not a replacement for, legal expertise
Looking ahead
As legal technology continues to evolve, we’re committed to enhancing Jurist’s capabilities while maintaining its user-friendly interface. Our roadmap includes integration with popular legal tools and expanded functionality based on user feedback. Whether you’re drafting your first contract or analyzing complex legal documents, these best practices will help you maximize Jurist’s potential. Remember, the key to success lies in clear communication, structured requests, and thoughtful application of the tool’s capabilities.
Want to learn more about how Jurist can transform your legal operations? Contact our team for a demo or learn more about how Jurist works.
Ironclad is not a law firm, and this post does not constitute or contain legal advice. To evaluate the accuracy, sufficiency, or reliability of the ideas and guidance reflected here, or the applicability of these materials to your business, you should consult with a licensed attorney. Use of and access to any of the resources contained within Ironclad’s site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the user and Ironclad.
