Task Taxonomy

A taxonomy view of tasks across categories. Click a task to view its full page. Click table headers to sort.

Task ID Name Brief DescriptionCategory Link
TS-01-01Legal Q&AAnswer people's questions about their problem situation, giving brief information to help them understand their legal issues, weigh options, connect to resources, and make a plan for next steps.Getting Brief HelpView task →
TS-01-02Referral RoutingMatch people with appropriate legal help providers (including service organizations, tools, and information sources) by taking in their situation, triaging their situation, and matching them with a service listing.Getting Brief HelpView task →
TS-01-03Document ExplainerHelp people understand legal documents they’ve received (like notices, summons, and lawsuit documents) by summarizing what the document means and what to do next.Getting Brief HelpView task →
TS-01-04Action PlanLay out a step-by-step process by which a person can navigate their legal problem and choose among possible options, tailored to their situation and desired outcomes.Getting Brief HelpView task →
TS-01-05Deadline CalculatorDetermine a clear, jurisdiction-correct due date for a legal task —with a plain-language explanation of how the clock was counted and what to do before the cutoff.Getting Brief HelpView task →
TS-01-06Form SelectionMatch people to the exact, jurisdiction-specific legal paperwork they need to use for their legal issue and stage, along with explanations about what the form does, who should use it, and how to file it.Getting Brief HelpView task →
TS-01-07Issue-SpottingIdentify the specific legal issues present in a person’s situation, story, or document—so they can be guided to the right help, information, or next step.Getting Brief HelpView task →
TS-02-01Q+A SupporterHelp providers give better answers by supporting them with smart prompts, legal knowledge, and clear, supportive language.Providing Brief HelpView task →
TS-02-02Help Guide WriterHelp legal experts create clear, accurate, and actionable help guides—faster and with greater consistency.Providing Brief HelpView task →
TS-02-03Media CreatorTurn written legal help guides into engaging videos, audio, and visual media—quickly and accurately.Providing Brief HelpView task →
TS-02-04Content ReviewerHelp legal experts keep public-facing content accurate, consistent, and easy to use—by scanning for issues and recommending smart improvements.Providing Brief HelpView task →
TS-02-05Law WatcherKeep public legal help content (like on websites, guides, fliers, and packets) accurate by detecting legal changes and suggesting timely updates.Providing Brief HelpView task →
TS-02-06Legal Help TranslatorHelp providers make legal help content available to all, by translating it into users' preferred language clearly, accurately, and usefully.Providing Brief HelpView task →
TS-03-01Intake InterviewingHelp providers understand who they’re helping and what path to take by gathering and organizing a complete, accurate picture of the person and their situation.Service OnboardingView task →
TS-03-02Document Issue-SpotterReview a user’s legal documents (like notices, complaints, summons, and more) to spot defects, raise issues, extract key fields, and flag problems for further action.Service OnboardingView task →
TS-03-03Data ResearcherHelp providers quickly understand a client’s situation by gathering and summarizing relevant data from external sources.Service OnboardingView task →
TS-03-04Legal AnalyzerAnalyze a person’s legal situation and surface the legal rules, rights, and strategies that apply.Service OnboardingView task →
TS-03-05Conflicts CheckerDetermine whether taking on a new client or matter creates a conflict of interest and lay out the next ethical step.Service OnboardingView task →
TS-03-06Eligibility VerificationDetermine whether someone qualifies for a service, benefit, or program by verifying evidence and gathering data to check against the eligibility rules.Service OnboardingView task →
TS-03-07PaymentsManage the collection, processing, and confirmation of payments required for filings, services, or court fees so that users can move forward without delay or confusion.Service OnboardingView task →
TS-04-01Standard Document FillerHelp people complete standardized legal forms by gathering the right data, checking for fit and accuracy, and making the process fast and user-friendly.Work ProductView task →
TS-04-02Expert Document DrafterHelp providers and advanced users draft custom, complex legal documents—like motions, complaints, or discovery requests—quickly and accurately, tailored to the case.Work ProductView task →
TS-04-03Narrative DrafterHelp people tell their legal story clearly and effectively—so decision-makers can understand and act.Work ProductView task →
TS-04-04Contract ReviewerHelp people evaluate a proposed contract or settlement agreement by checking it against their goals, legal standards, and practical consequences.Work ProductView task →
TS-04-05Document Draft CheckerHelp providers and users catch errors and gaps in drafted legal documents—ensuring they’re complete, clear, and ready to file.Work ProductView task →
TS-04-06Electronic FilerHelp people and providers file legal documents with courts correctly and efficiently—by handling formatting, submission, and confirmation.Work ProductView task →
TS-04-07Negotiation HelperHelp people prepare for and engage in negotiation by clarifying goals, understanding trade-offs, and exploring workable resolutions.Work ProductView task →
TS-04-08Legal ResearcherConduct research across trusted legal sources, synthesizing accurate, jurisdiction-specific findings to determine how the law applies in a situation and give support to arguments being made.Work ProductView task →
TS-04-09Service of DocumentsServe court documents and other papers upon the correct party following all local rules, and getting the correct proof that it has been carried out.Work ProductView task →
TS-05-01Support CoachHelp people follow through on their legal journey by sending personalized messages, reminders, and encouragement—so they don’t fall off track.Case ManagementView task →
TS-05-02Smart SchedulingSchedule meetings and events by balancing team availability, participant needs, and logistical constraints.Case ManagementView task →
TS-05-03Procedure TriageRoute cases to the right procedural track by analyzing case details and matching them to program rules and service levels.Case ManagementView task →
TS-05-04Filing ScreenerHelp administrators review legal filings by checking for missing fields and compliance with procedural and substantive requirements—quickly and accurately.Case ManagementView task →
TS-05-05Service VerificationConfirm whether required papers were properly served—check the proof, method, timing, and party details against local rules—and issue a clear determination to help with decision-making.Case ManagementView task →
TS-06-01Data ExtractorAutomatically extract structured, actionable data from court forms, PDFs, contracts, and images to populate case management systems and support legal service workflows.Administration & StrategyView task →
TS-06-02Grant ReporterHelp providers generate complete, accurate grant reports by compiling data, writing narratives, and formatting results to meet funder requirements.Administration & StrategyView task →
TS-06-03Knowledge ManagementOrganize, maintain, and share an organization’s policies, procedures, templates, and expertise so that every team member can quickly find what they need to do their work effectively.Administration & StrategyView task →
TS-06-04Service Directory MaintenanceHelp providers maintain an accurate, structured list of their services by gathering and updating details from internal documentation and program materials.Administration & StrategyView task →
TS-06-05Trends SpotterHelp providers spot trends in client needs, legal strategies, and outcomes by analyzing data across systems and delivering actionable insights.Administration & StrategyView task →
TS-06-07Data AnonymizerHelp providers transform confidential data into usable, secure datasets by removing identifiers and inserting consistent synthetic replacements.Administration & StrategyView task →
TS-07-01Form CreatorHelp legal aid and court teams build accurate, accessible forms (digital, paper, interactive, or otherwise)—faster and without technical complexity.Tech ToolingView task →
TS-07-02Site AdministratorMaintain fast, secure, and up-to-date public-facing legal help websites—with smart alerts when something needs human attention.Tech ToolingView task →
TS-07-03Interview CreatorHelp providers generate high-quality, user-friendly interviews that collect the right user data to power legal documents, user profiles, and services.Tech ToolingView task →
TS-07-04User TesterHelp providers automatically test new legal help tools & projects for bugs, safety risks, accessibility issues, and fairness—before public release.Tech ToolingView task →