investigation-open

Open internal investigation matters with structured intake and source checklists.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill investigation-open-anthropics
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Skill: investigation-open
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal/tree/main/employment-legal/skills/investigation-open
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill investigation-open-anthropics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps legal teams quickly stand up a new internal investigation by running structured intake, preparing required source checklists, and creating a persistent log to support attorney review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Investigation intake & setup: Initiates a new matter and captures the core allegation context needed to begin.
  • Sources checklist generation: Produces a checklist of evidence sources to guide defensible fact-gathering.
  • Persistent investigation log: Creates an ongoing log so the investigation can be tracked consistently over time.
  • Use case: When a harassment or discrimination complaint is reported, start a privileged investigation immediately and keep all intake details, sources, and updates organized for counsel.

Quick Start

Run /employment-legal:investigation-open and provide a brief description of the allegation so the skill can open the matter and generate the investigation workspace materials.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigation-open

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up a privileged internal investigation workspace?▼

To set up a privileged internal investigation, you run structured intake to capture the allegation, generate an evidence sources checklist, and create a persistent investigation log for attorney review.

What is included in an internal investigation intake and matter setup?▼

Internal investigation intake involves opening a new matter, capturing core allegation context, preparing a sources checklist for defensible fact-gathering, and creating an ongoing investigation log.

When do I need to create an investigation log for an employment law matter?▼

You need an investigation log when a harassment or discrimination complaint is reported, ensuring all intake details, evidence sources, and updates remain organized for counsel.

Can I open a new investigation matter without overwriting an existing one with the same slug?▼

Yes, the skill loads the repository employment profile and warns you before overwriting any existing investigation matter that shares the same matter slug identifier.

What is the best way to start a privileged investigation after receiving an allegation?▼

The best way to start a privileged investigation is to provide a brief description of the allegation so the skill can immediately open the matter and generate the workspace materials.

Does an internal investigation workspace support defensible fact-gathering?▼

Yes, the workspace supports defensible fact-gathering by producing a checklist of evidence sources that guides legal teams through consistent and reviewable information collection.