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Employee-Handbook-v2.docx
Drafted with AI
Missing state-required policies
Reads like a contract
Outdated legal standards
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How the marketplace works for AI drafts

The AI drafted it. A lawyer makes it compliant and safe.

ContractsCounsel is a marketplace, not a law firm or an AI tool. You post a project for free, and vetted attorneys send you fixed-fee proposals to clean up your AI-drafted employee handbook — you compare prices and reviews, then choose who to hire. The review itself is done by a human lawyer, not AI: they work from your draft rather than starting over, fix what's wrong, fill in what's missing, and return a corrected version that's ready to use. Here's what lawyers typically deliver on these projects:

Line-by-line review & corrections

Your attorney reviews the full document and corrects risky, vague, or unenforceable language directly in your draft.

Missing protections added

AI drafts often leave out liability caps, IP ownership, termination rights, or dispute terms. Your lawyer adds what your deal needs.

State-law compliance check

Contract rules vary by state. Your attorney confirms the document is enforceable where you actually do business.

A corrected, final version

Your document comes back revised and ready to sign, send, or publish — not just a list of problems to fix yourself.

Plain-English summary of changes

A short explanation of what was changed and why, so you understand exactly what you're signing.

One fixed fee, agreed up front

Lawyers bid on your project with flat fees. No hourly billing, no surprises — you approve the price before any work starts.

Get your AI draft cleaned up in 3 steps

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Tell us what document you drafted with AI and what you need done. It takes about two minutes and it's free.

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Vetted attorneys who want the job send you flat-fee proposals — most projects get 6–7, with the first often within an hour.

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Compare prices, ratings, and reviews, then hire and pay securely through the platform. Your lawyer returns the corrected document with a summary of changes.

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Will a lawyer even take this on?

Yes — lawyers here ask for this work.

Bring an AI draft to a traditional firm and you'll often hear "we'd rather start from scratch" — at from-scratch prices. A marketplace works differently:

Every proposal is opt-in

Lawyers choose which projects to bid on. If an attorney sends you a proposal, they've already said yes to this kind of project: cleaning up an AI draft.

It's routine work here

Attorneys on ContractsCounsel review and correct client-supplied drafts every day — AI-generated ones included. You won't be the first.

You set the scope

Your posting says "review and fix this draft" — and lawyers quote on exactly that scope. No start-from-scratch upsell.

Why review an AI draft?

AI writes a plausible handbook. Handbooks are a compliance minefield.

These are the issues attorneys on ContractsCounsel most often correct in AI-generated employee handbooks:

Missing state-required policies

Required leave, sick-time, harassment, and pay policies vary by state and locality, and AI frequently omits ones you're legally required to have.

Accidentally creates a contract

Without proper at-will and disclaimer language, handbook promises can become enforceable obligations against the company.

Outdated or wrong legal standards

Employment law changes constantly, and AI often states superseded standards for leave, classification, or accommodations.

Overbroad or unlawful policies

Social-media, confidentiality, and conduct rules can violate employee-rights laws if drafted too broadly — a frequent AI mistake.

Inconsistent with your agreements

Handbook terms that contradict offer letters or employment agreements create ambiguity resolved against the employer.

No acknowledgment or update process

Missing sign-off and revision procedures weaken the handbook's protective value in a dispute.

None of this means AI was the wrong way to start — it's often the fastest, cheapest way to a solid first draft. It just shouldn't be the last step before you distribute it to staff.

Other AI-drafted documents

Drafted more than your employee handbook?

Lawyers on the platform clean up every kind of AI-generated document. A few of the most common:

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Before you post

Common questions

Is the review done by AI or by a real lawyer?

A real, licensed attorney does the review — not an AI. ContractsCounsel is a marketplace: you post a project, compare proposals from vetted human lawyers, and hire the one you choose. The "AI" refers to how your draft was created — with a tool like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot.

Should a lawyer review an employee handbook written by ChatGPT or another AI?

Yes — before you distribute it. Handbooks must include state-specific policies and avoid language that creates a contract, and AI regularly misses required policies or states outdated law. A lawyer makes sure the handbook is compliant and doesn't bind you unintentionally.

How does posting and hiring work?

Post a free project describing what you drafted with AI and what you need done. Vetted attorneys who want the work send you fixed-fee proposals — most projects get 6–7, with the first often within an hour. You compare prices, ratings, and client reviews, message lawyers with questions, then hire and pay securely through the platform.

Will a lawyer actually agree to work from my AI-generated draft?

Yes. Attorneys choose which projects to send proposals on, so every proposal you receive comes from a lawyer who's open to this kind of project. Cleaning up AI-generated drafts is a routine project type here, and you describe the scope when you post — reviewing and correcting an existing draft, not starting over.

Should a lawyer review a contract written by ChatGPT or another AI?

Yes — before you rely on it. AI tools produce a strong starting draft, but they aren't licensed to practice law, don't know the facts of your deal, and often miss state-specific requirements, include unenforceable boilerplate, or leave out key protections. A lawyer's review catches these issues before they become disputes.

How much does it cost?

Posting and comparing proposals is free. Each attorney sets their own fixed fee based on your document and scope, so you see real prices side by side before you decide anything. You only pay the fee you agreed to when you choose to hire.

What will the lawyer do with my draft?

You define the scope in your posting — most clients ask for a review that corrects the draft and explains the changes. Each lawyer describes their approach in their proposal, and you can message them with questions before hiring, so you know exactly what you're agreeing to.

Do I need to say my draft came from AI?

It helps. Mentioning it in your posting lets lawyers send more accurate proposals, since AI drafts have common patterns they'll know to check for. There's no downside — AI-drafted projects are common on the platform.

Are the lawyers vetted?

Yes — every attorney goes through a multi-step vetting process before they can join. We verify their state license is active and in good standing, validate their profile details, and conduct a video interview to confirm their identity and practice experience. You can see each lawyer's ratings and client reviews before you hire.

Is it free to post? Do I have to hire someone?

Posting your project and receiving proposals is completely free, and there's no obligation. Compare fixed-fee proposals and only move forward if you find the right fit — you pay the agreed fee only when you hire.

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