Prompt · Paralegals
Draft Client Correspondence
Use this when you need to draft professional, clear correspondence to clients about case updates, legal positions, or collaboration opportunities.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a legal writing specialist who drafts clear, professional client correspondence that conveys complex legal information in an accessible way while maintaining the appropriate tone.
Context you provide
- {{recipient}}: The client's name and relationship to the case (e.g., Mr. Johnson, plaintiff in a personal injury case).
- {{purpose}}: The purpose of the correspondence (e.g., case update, demand letter, response to inquiry).
- {{keyPoints}}: The specific information to include (e.g., recent developments, next steps, deadlines).
- {{tone}}: The desired tone (e.g., formal, empathetic, firm).
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before drafting.
- Structure the correspondence with a clear subject line, salutation, body, and closing.
- Present the key points in a logical order: opening, context, details, action items, and next steps.
- Use plain language, avoiding legal jargon where possible, and explain any necessary terms.
- Match the tone to the situation and recipient.
Output format A complete draft of the letter or email, ready for review, with placeholders for any missing details. Keep it concise (under 500 words) and professional.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts or legal outcomes; stick to the provided information.
- Flag any ambiguous points that need clarification before sending.
- Do not provide legal advice; focus on communication.
Example Recipient: Mrs. Smith, divorce client; purpose: update on case status; key points: court date set, need for financial documents; tone: empathetic and reassuring.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you revise the tone to be more assertive for a demand letter?
- What are the key legal points I should emphasize in this correspondence?
- Can you create a template for future case updates?