> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.paxton.ai/help/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.paxton.ai/help/prompt-library/start-here.md).

# Start Here

These prompts are built around real workflows: understanding documents, summarizing information, researching legal issues, drafting communications, reviewing work product, and more. Whether you're starting with discovery materials, client correspondence, a motion, or internal notes, these prompts are meant to help you move faster while staying precise and thorough.

Each section is organized by task type. Start with the category that best matches what you're trying to accomplish, then:

1. Copy the prompt
2. Paste it into Paxton
3. Adjust your matter-specific details
4. Iterate as needed

You do not need to use the prompts exactly as written. In many cases, the best results come from adding context, attaching relevant documents, or refining follow-up questions after the initial response.

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## Tips for getting stronger results

* Be specific about the task and desired output
* Attach the relevant documents whenever possible
* Include key context such as jurisdiction or procedural posture when relevant
* Ask follow-up questions to refine the output
* Use Paxton iteratively — treat the first response as a starting point, not always the final product
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## Browse the sections

#### [Understand a Document](/help/prompt-library/understand-a-document.md)

Use these prompts to get a fast, reliable read on any document: what it is, what it requires, and what deserves your attention.

#### [Summarize & Translate](/help/prompt-library/summarize-and-translate.md)

Use these prompts to distill or reframe a document for a different audience or purpose: a plain summary, a client-facing explanation, or a reformatted version ready to share.

#### [Review & Revise](/help/prompt-library/review-and-revise.md)

Use these prompts to strengthen, refine, and pressure-test existing drafts. These prompts help identify inconsistencies, weak arguments, unclear language, risky deviations, and structural issues.

#### [Research & Strategize](/help/prompt-library/research-and-strategize.md)

Use these prompts when you need to think through a matter strategically: surfacing key issues, finding supporting evidence, developing next steps, or pressure-testing a position before you act on it.

#### [Pull Out Key Information](/help/prompt-library/pull-out-key-information.md)

Use these prompts to extract the specific information that matters from dense or complex documents — dates, obligations, parties, timelines, defined terms, evidence, and other critical details.

#### [Draft Court Filings & Litigation Work](/help/prompt-library/draft-court-filings-and-litigation-work.md)

Use these prompts to build first-pass litigation work product, including complaints, motions, responses, declarations, proposed orders, and discovery materials.

#### [Draft Letters, Contracts & Communications](/help/prompt-library/draft-letters-contracts-and-communications.md)

Use these prompts to create clear, professional legal and business communications, including client letters, agreements, policies, negotiation materials, and other practical drafting work.


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