Intelligent Case Prioritization
Analyze matters and recommend prioritization based on multiple weighted factors for better time allocation.
Better allocation of available time
Systematic prioritization framework
Practice Management & Billing
The Problem
- ✗Too many competing priorities
- ✗Difficulty assessing true urgency
- ✗Reactive rather than proactive work
- ✗Important matters neglected for urgent ones
- ✗Stress from constant context-switching
How Claude Helps
Assesses deadline urgency, evaluates client importance, considers matter complexity, weights multiple factors, and generates prioritized task list.
Step-by-Step Workflow
Input current matters
Input current matters and tasks
Define prioritization factors
Define prioritization factors and weights
Run prioritization analysis
Run prioritization analysis across all matters
Review recommendations
Review prioritization recommendations
Adjust for personal judgment
Adjust for personal judgment and context
Execute prioritized tasks
Execute tasks in prioritized order
Example Prompt
Prioritize my current matters and tasks: MATTERS: 1. Acme v. Beta - Litigation (motion due in 5 days) 2. GlobalCorp acquisition - M&A (due diligence ongoing, closing in 30 days) 3. Startup fundraising - VC financing (term sheet review, client wants response today) 4. HR investigation - Employment (witness interviews needed this week) 5. Contract renewal - Commercial (auto-renews in 60 days if not addressed) PRIORITIZATION FACTORS: | Factor | Weight | |--------|--------| | Deadline proximity | 30% | | Client importance | 25% | | Matter value | 20% | | Risk if delayed | 15% | | Complexity/effort | 10% | FOR EACH MATTER: - Score on each factor (1-10) - Weighted priority score - Recommended time allocation this week - Key tasks and deadlines OUTPUT: 1. Prioritized matter ranking 2. This week's focus recommendation 3. Tasks that can wait 4. Delegation opportunities 5. Suggested daily schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Claude account for client relationship factors?
Include client importance in your factors. Claude weights as you specify.
What about personal energy and preference?
Add personal factors (e.g., "prefer complex work in morning"). Claude incorporates in recommendations.
How often should I reprioritize?
Daily quick review, weekly comprehensive assessment. Re-evaluate when significant changes occur.