A comprehensive legal practice skills library for AI coding assistants, providing expert-level guidance across 30 practice areas, functional domains, and jurisdictions.
Overview
A comprehensive legal practice skills library for AI coding assistants, providing expert-level guidance across 30 practice areas, functional domains, and jurisdictions. Compatible with Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and other LLM-based tools that support skills/plugins. The skills follow a standard YAML frontmatter + markdown format that can be adapted to any LLM system prompt or plugin architecture. Autonomous agent for comprehensive legal research: - Multi-source case law research - Statutory and regulatory analysis - Citation verification - Research memoranda drafting 1. : ~100 tokens, always in context for skill triggering 2. : Loaded when skill activates 3. : Heavy content loaded on-demand The plugin references 40+ authoritative legal sources including: : Cornell LII, Google Scholar, CourtListener, Justia, Caselaw Access Project : Indian Kanoon, CanLII, BAILII, WorldLII
README
Legal Skills Plugin
A comprehensive legal practice skills library for AI coding assistants, providing expert-level guidance across 30 practice areas, functional domains, and jurisdictions. Compatible with Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and other LLM-based tools that support skills/plugins.
Installation
Claude Code
{
"plugins": ["@judicialmind/legal-skills"]
}
OpenAI Codex / Other LLMs
npm install @judicialmind/legal-skills
Or clone directly:
git clone https://github.com/judicialmind/legal-skills.git
The skills follow a standard YAML frontmatter + markdown format that can be adapted to any LLM system prompt or plugin architecture.
Skills Overview
Practice Verticals (15 Skills)
| Skill | Description | Triggers |
|---|---|---|
corporate-ma |
M&A transactions, due diligence, entity formation | merger, acquisition, shareholder agreement |
litigation |
Civil litigation, motions, discovery, trial prep | lawsuit, motion, discovery, deposition |
intellectual-property |
Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets | patent, trademark, copyright, IP |
real-estate |
Property transactions, leases, title review | lease, property, closing, zoning |
employment-labor |
Workplace compliance, policies, disputes | employment, FMLA, ADA, harassment |
tax-law |
Tax compliance, planning, IRS matters | tax, IRS, deduction, 1031 exchange |
immigration |
Visas, compliance, applications | visa, H-1B, green card, I-9 |
criminal-defense |
Defense representation, motions, appeals | criminal, felony, bail, sentencing |
family-law |
Divorce, custody, support, adoption | divorce, custody, child support |
bankruptcy |
Chapter 7/11/13, creditor rights | bankruptcy, Chapter 11, discharge |
healthcare-law |
HIPAA, compliance, malpractice | HIPAA, healthcare, medical, FDA |
environmental-law |
EPA compliance, permits, remediation | environmental, EPA, CERCLA, permit |
Functional Domains (10 Skills)
| Skill | Description | Triggers |
|---|---|---|
legal-research |
Case law, statutes, citation verification | case law, precedent, Shepardize |
contract-lifecycle |
Drafting, review, risk analysis | contract, NDA, redline, clause |
e-discovery |
Document review, privilege logs, TAR | e-discovery, ESI, privilege log |
due-diligence |
Transaction review, risk assessment | due diligence, data room |
compliance-tracking |
Regulatory monitoring, audits | compliance, audit, filing deadline |
case-management |
Deadlines, calendaring, workflows | deadline, calendar, statute of limitations |
client-intake |
Conflicts, engagement letters | conflict check, engagement letter |
legal-analytics |
Outcome prediction, judge analysis | outcome prediction, judge analysis |
billing-operations |
Time tracking, LEDES, budgets | billing, LEDES, invoice |
document-drafting |
Legal document generation | draft, memo, demand letter |
Jurisdiction & Specialty Skills (5 Skills)
| Skill | Description | Triggers |
|---|---|---|
us-federal-courts |
Federal jurisdiction and procedure | federal court, FRCP, circuit |
india-legal |
Indian courts, IPC, CrPC | India, IPC, High Court, NCLT |
uk-commonwealth |
English law, CPR, common law | UK, English law, CPR |
international-arbitration |
ICC, LCIA, SIAC, ICSID | arbitration, ICC, LCIA, New York Convention |
regulatory-compliance |
Multi-sector compliance programs | regulatory, compliance program |
Additional Skills
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
court-filings |
ECF procedures, formatting, service |
deposition-prep |
Witness preparation, outlines |
brief-writing |
Appellate and motion briefs |
Agent
Legal Research Agent
Autonomous agent for comprehensive legal research:
- Multi-source case law research
- Statutory and regulatory analysis
- Citation verification
- Research memoranda drafting
Architecture
legal-skills/
├── plugin.json # Plugin manifest
├── skills/
│ ├── [skill-name]/
│ │ ├── SKILL.md # Skill definition and guidance
│ │ └── references/ # On-demand reference materials
│ └── ...
└── agents/
└── legal-research-agent.md
Three-Level Progressive Disclosure
- Level 1 (YAML frontmatter): ~100 tokens, always in context for skill triggering
- Level 2 (SKILL.md body): Loaded when skill activates
- Level 3 (references/): Heavy content loaded on-demand
Legal Sources
The plugin references 40+ authoritative legal sources including:
Primary Databases: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law
Free Resources: Cornell LII, Google Scholar, CourtListener, Justia, Caselaw Access Project
Court Databases: PACER, Supreme Court, State Courts
International: Indian Kanoon, CanLII, BAILII, WorldLII
Regulatory: SEC EDGAR, Federal Register, eCFR, USPTO
Usage Examples
User: "Draft a motion to compel discovery responses"
→ Triggers: litigation skill
User: "Review this NDA for risk issues"
→ Triggers: contract-lifecycle skill
User: "What are the HIPAA breach notification requirements?"
→ Triggers: healthcare-law skill
User: "Calculate the deadline for filing an answer in federal court"
→ Triggers: us-federal-courts, case-management skills
Contributing
Contributions welcome. Please ensure:
- SKILL.md follows the established format
- Descriptions include relevant trigger keywords
- Content is accurate and well-sourced
- Reference files are appropriately scoped
License
MIT License - see LICENSE
Disclaimer
This plugin provides general legal information and guidance. It is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney for specific legal matters.
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Install
npx skillfish add judicialmind/legal-skills