AI modes
Parachute offers three AI modes that let you control the depth and capability of AI responses. Each mode is optimised for different types of work, from quick research to complex legal analysis.
The three modes
Paralegal
Best for light review, simple drafting, and quick research tasks. Paralegal mode is fast and uses 1 credit per interaction.
Use this when you need:
- Quick answers to straightforward legal questions
- Simple document summaries
- Light drafting of routine documents
- Fast research lookups
Lawyer
Best for advanced review, detailed drafting, and in-depth research. Lawyer mode provides more thorough analysis and uses 3 credits per interaction.
Use this when you need:
- Detailed contract review with risk identification
- Comprehensive document drafting with nuanced legal language
- Multi-jurisdictional legal analysis
- Thorough research with citations and reasoning
Senior Associate
Best for complex reasoning, advanced research, and comprehensive drafting. Senior Associate is the most capable mode and uses 15 credits per interaction.
Use this when you need:
- Complex multi-party contract analysis
- Sophisticated legal strategy and reasoning
- Comprehensive legal assessments across multiple frameworks
- High-stakes document drafting requiring maximum accuracy
Senior Associate mode may require a specific plan entitlement after your trial period. See billing and plans for details.
Where to select a mode
You can choose your AI mode in several places:
- Home page - select a mode before starting a new conversation
- Create thread - choose when creating a new thread
- Thread view - switch modes during an active conversation
- Create document - select when generating a new document
Auto mode
If you’re not sure which mode to use, select Auto. Parachute will automatically choose the most appropriate mode based on the complexity of your request.
Credit costs at a glance
| Mode | Credits per interaction | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | 1 | Quick tasks, simple drafting |
| Lawyer | 3 | Detailed review, thorough drafting |
| Senior Associate | 15 | Complex analysis, high-stakes work |
See credits for more about how the credit system works.
Next steps
- Credits - understand your monthly credit allowance
- Tips and tricks - best practices for getting the most out of Parachute
- AI document drafting - how document generation works
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