Quality Control Checklist
A practical checklist before you ship legal work.
Quality Control Checklist
Use this checklist before sending work to a client or filing with a court.
Accuracy
- All citations verified against primary sources
- Dates, names, and amounts checked against source documents
- Legal conclusions reviewed by a licensed attorney
- No jurisdiction mix-ups (e.g., federal vs. state, wrong venue)
Confidentiality
- No client identifiers or confidential terms left in AI prompts or outputs
- Data handling complies with firm policy and provider terms
- Sensitive matter flagged for extra review if AI was used
Completeness
- All required sections or elements present
- Escalation triggers followed (e.g., "when in doubt, ask a partner")
- Redlines and track changes reviewed
Final step
- Human sign-off before delivery
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