Clearbrief

Clearbrief is a Microsoft Word add-in for litigation brief writing built around source verification. Sacra describes a side pane where uploaded deposition transcripts and other materials sit next to the draft, so the lawyer can link each statement to evidence. Software Advice says it covers fact-checking, identifying fabricated case citations, and finding relevant evidence from uploaded materials. It also generates tables of authorities, creates hyperlinked citations, and converts citation formats between styles such as the California Style Manual and Bluebook.

Sacra says its matching is deterministic rather than generative: it either finds a source or it does not, which is a useful property when fabricated citations are a concern. It has a Lexis integration that uses Lexis content instead of competing with it. Software Advice lists pricing on request, and a Sacra analysis argues Clearbrief is sold as a user seat for an always-on work surface rather than usage-based AI charges, though that is an analyst inference and not a confirmed price.

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Brief writing

Link statements to evidence.

Citation checking

Spot fabricated case citations.

Tables of authorities

Generate them automatically.

Citation formatting

Convert between California Style Manual and Bluebook.

What does Clearbrief do?

It checks facts and citations in legal writing and links them to source materials.

Does it work in Word?

Yes, it is a Microsoft Word add-in.

Does it use generative AI for matching?

Sacra says matching is deterministic rather than generative.

How much does it cost?

Pricing is on request.