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Get better results from Parachute with these practical tips, drawn from how our most effective users work with the platform.

One piece of work per thread

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This is the single most impactful habit you can build. Each thread should focus on one task - one contract review, one policy draft, one legal question.

When you mix multiple pieces of work in a single thread (for example, reviewing 12 different contracts in one conversation), the AI’s context becomes diluted. It may confuse details from one contract with another, or lose track of earlier analysis.

Instead:

  • Create a new thread for each document you want to review
  • Create a new thread for each distinct legal question
  • Create a new thread when switching to a different topic

This keeps the AI focused and produces more accurate, relevant responses.

Choose the right AI mode

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Not every task needs the most powerful mode. Matching the mode to the task saves credits and often gets you faster results.

  • Paralegal (1 credit) - use for quick lookups, simple summaries, routine drafting, and straightforward legal questions
  • Lawyer (3 credits) - use for detailed contract review, comprehensive drafting, and multi-jurisdictional analysis
  • Senior Associate (15 credits) - reserve for complex multi-party analysis, high-stakes drafting, and sophisticated legal reasoning

When in doubt, start with Auto mode and let Parachute decide.

See AI modes for more detail on each mode.

Build your knowledge base early

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Parachute’s AI uses your knowledge base as context when drafting and reviewing documents. The more relevant content you add, the more tailored and accurate the output becomes.

Prioritise adding:

  • Existing policies - your current privacy policy, terms of service, employment contracts
  • Company information - industry, jurisdictions, employee count, key business details
  • Regulatory requirements - any specific frameworks or standards you need to comply with
  • Previous legal advice - relevant opinions or guidance you’ve received

A well-built knowledge base turns generic AI output into advice that understands your specific business context.

Structure your prompts clearly

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The quality of your prompt directly affects the quality of the output. Be specific about what you need:

Less effective: “Review this contract”

More effective: “Review this SaaS agreement from the perspective of the customer. Flag any clauses that limit our liability protections, identify unusual termination provisions, and highlight any data processing terms that may conflict with our existing privacy policy.”

Include relevant context like:

  • The perspective you want (buyer vs seller, employer vs employee)
  • Specific areas of concern
  • The jurisdiction that applies
  • Any constraints or requirements

Use workstreams to stay organised

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Workstreams help you group related work into categories - Business, Regulatory, HR, and Corporate Affairs. Use them to:

  • Keep similar work together for easy reference
  • Track progress across legal areas
  • Find past work quickly when you need to revisit it

Use email-to-thread for quick intake

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If you receive a client email that needs a legal response, forward it directly to your Parachute inbox address to create a thread instantly. This saves you from copying and pasting email content into the platform.

Review AI output critically

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Parachute’s AI produces strong first drafts, but they should always be reviewed before use. In particular:

  • Check jurisdiction-specific requirements - AI may miss nuances in local regulations
  • Verify factual claims - confirm any specific legal citations or regulatory references
  • Apply your professional judgement - AI output is a starting point, not a finished product
  • Use document review - run automated review on drafts to catch legal gaps before finalising

Request expert verification for important documents

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For documents that carry legal or regulatory risk, request expert verification. A qualified professional will review the document directly in Parachute and provide feedback. This adds a layer of assurance that AI-assisted drafting alone cannot provide.

Next steps

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