Search conflicts before an injury file is opened
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- From the names the lawyer supplies, the tool searches the firm's records and lists possible matches against current and former clients. It does not decide whether a conflict exists, or whether consent or a barrier is available.
- What the lawyer must review
- The lawyer decides whether rules 10 or 11 apply, and whether consent or a barrier is available.
- The lawyer decides whether the file can be opened, and for whom.
- Check ASCR r 9, APP 11, and whether a breach is notifiable under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Open a jurisdiction version of this task to see which instruments apply: VICNSWQLD
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Consider narrowly defined preparation support after confirming the tool’s capability and permitted scope. |
| Lawyer | Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output. |
Checklist
- Confirm that the actual tool, feature and processing terms permit use of this information, including access, retention, training and disclosure conditions.
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.