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Independent paralegal support · England & Wales

Legal support that makes a difference. 

Independent paralegal assistance for individuals, flexible casework support for solicitors and practical HR and compliance guidance for businesses, delivered remotely across England and Wales.

Courtwise Legal Guidance

Every case, prepared as if it were the only one.

Our approach

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I — Organise

Your evidence, in order.

We bring scattered papers, messages and dates into a clear chronology and a properly indexed bundle, so nothing important is missed.

II — Draft

Words that carry weight.

Witness statements, letters and schedules drafted carefully in plain, persuasive English, ready for you to review and approve.

III — Prepare

Guidance, wherever you are.

Secure video consultations on weekdays, evenings and Saturdays. Book a time that suits you; no travel, no waiting rooms.

IV — Proceed

Walk in ready.

Understand the procedure, know your documents and step into your hearing, tribunal or meeting with confidence.

Why Courtwise

Calm, careful and clear about every step.

01

Clear communication

Plain English, honest about what we can and can’t do.

02

Flexible remote appointments

Weekdays, evenings and Saturdays, by secure video.

03

Transparent agreed fees

A written scope and price before work begins.

04

Practical case preparation

Evidence, statements and bundles that are ready to use.

05

Access to support

Specialist independent professionals brought in where appropriate.

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Consultations

Start with a free fifteen minutes.

First-time clients can book a free 15-minute introductory call. Paid consultations are £1 a minute for weekday sessions that finish by 17:00: 30 minutes is £30, 45 minutes is £45 and an hour is £60. Weekday evenings and Saturdays cost 30% more (30 minutes is £39).

Questions

Good to know.

Is Courtwise a firm of solicitors?
No. Courtwise Legal Guidance is an independent paralegal, legal support and business advisory practice. We are not a solicitors’ firm and are not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Where a matter needs a reserved legal activity or specialist regulated advice, we explain the limits and help you consider an appropriately authorised professional.
How does a consultation work?
Consultations take place by secure video, booked online. Choose a length, pick a day and time, and tell us a little about your matter. The video room opens 10 minutes before your start time and closes automatically at the end of the time you booked.
What does a consultation cost?
A 15-minute introductory call is free for first-time clients. Paid consultations are £1 a minute on weekdays for sessions that finish by 17:00: 30 minutes is £30, 45 minutes is £45 and an hour is £60. Weekday evening and Saturday appointments cost 30% more: 30 minutes is £39, 45 minutes is £58.50 and an hour is £78. Wider work is quoted individually with a written scope before anything starts. See fees
Can I get more time if the call runs over?
Calls end at the booked time so every client gets the time they paid for and the diary stays on schedule. You will see a one-minute warning on screen. If you need longer, book a further session, or choose a longer slot from the start.
Can you help me represent myself in court?
Yes. We support litigants in person with organising evidence, drafting correspondence, witness statements and chronologies, understanding procedural documents, compiling bundles and preparing for hearings. McKenzie Friend assistance is subject to the court’s rules and permission where required. Courtwise does not conduct litigation or exercise reserved rights of audience.
Do you help with employment tribunals?
We support employees and employers with tribunal paperwork, evidence, schedules of loss, witness statements and hearing preparation. Non-lawyer representation may be available in employment tribunals, subject to the applicable rules and directions. Each instruction is assessed individually.

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Next step

Ready to talk it through?

Book a secure video consultation at a time that suits you, or send an enquiry and we’ll come back to you.