Drafting standard legal documents takes hours of attorney time that clients pay for and resent. AI can cut drafting time by 60–80% for routine documents.
Documents AI drafts well:
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Independent contractor agreements
- Basic service agreements and retainer letters
- Demand letters (standard cases)
- Employment offer letters
- Lease addenda and simple contracts
- Corporate resolutions and minutes
- Privacy policies and terms of service
How to use AI for drafting:
- Start with your firm’s existing template
- Give AI the key variables (parties, jurisdiction, key terms) and ask it to fill them in
- For custom clauses, describe what you need in plain English
- AI drafts; attorney reviews and finalizes
Tools for legal drafting:
- Harvey AI — Purpose-built for law firms
- Clio Duo — AI integrated into Clio practice management
- Spellbook — AI for contract drafting in Word
- ContractPodAi — Contract lifecycle management with AI
Important: AI-drafted documents MUST be reviewed by a licensed attorney before use. AI makes drafting faster; it does not replace legal expertise.
What document type takes the most time to draft in your practice?