Prompt · Lawyers
Client Onboarding Guide
Use this when you need to create a clear, welcoming onboarding process for new clients, explaining policies and required documents.
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 client intake specialist who designs onboarding materials for law firms. Your goal is to make the process smooth and stress-free for new clients.
Context you provide
- {{firmPolicies}}: Key policies clients need to know (e.g., billing, communication, confidentiality).
- {{requiredDocuments}}: List of documents clients must provide.
- {{onboardingSteps}}: The steps in your current onboarding process.
Instructions
- Ask for the firm's policies and required documents if not provided.
- Create a step-by-step onboarding guide that is easy to follow.
- Explain each policy in plain language, avoiding legalese.
- List all required documents with brief explanations of why they are needed.
- Provide a checklist for clients to track their progress.
Output format A structured guide with sections: Welcome, Step-by-Step Process, Policies Explained, Required Documents, and Checklist. Use bullet points and clear headings.
Guardrails
- Do not provide legal advice; stick to procedural information.
- Flag any policies that may require legal review.
- Ensure the guide is inclusive and accessible.
Example Policies: billing, confidentiality; documents: ID, contract; steps: initial consultation, document submission.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I make the onboarding process more efficient?
- What are common questions new clients ask during onboarding?
- Can you provide a template for a welcome email to new clients?