Workflow Templates: Legal Drafting Checklist

Identify the client's ultimate objective with the legal document

Clarify all relevant facts and circumstances surrounding the matter

Determine the jurisdiction and legal framework applicable to the document

Define the structure of the document based on its purpose and content

Organize content into clear and logical sections or headings

Ensure a coherent flow of ideas and arguments throughout the document

Draft clauses with precision, avoiding ambiguity and vagueness

Reference applicable laws, precedents, and legal principles accurately

Incorporate necessary definitions and interpretations for specialized terms

Review the draft for legal accuracy and completeness

Edit the document for clarity, conciseness, and consistency

Ensure that the document adheres to the firm's standards and templates

Verify that the document complies with all legal and regulatory requirements

Check for proper authorization and signing protocols

Ensure that all necessary exhibits, schedules, and attachments are included and correctly referenced

Prepare the final version of the document with clean formatting and presentation

Obtain all necessary signatures and initials from relevant parties

Record, file, or register the document as required by law or practice

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Legal Drafting Checklist