Paralegal Services UK

Raven Legal Assistance provides fixed fee paralegal services for individuals and businesses across England and Wales. Our services include legal document drafting, contract reviews, employment matters, debt correspondence, tenancy issues, small claims preparation and practical legal paperwork. We focus on helping clients understand their circumstances and take appropriate steps within our permitted scope.

Our services are designed for people who need practical help but may not require a solicitor to handle every aspect of their legal problem.

For example, you might need help responding to an employment grievance, preparing a letter about an unpaid invoice or reviewing the terms of a business agreement.

We can also assist with organising evidence, explaining procedures and preparing relevant documents.

Our employment services include assistance with ACAS Early Conciliation, Employment Tribunal forms, witness statements and hearing preparation. We also offer representation at Employment Tribunal hearings, where permitted.

For individuals dealing with property matters, our services include tenancy correspondence, deposit disputes and practical documentation.

Small businesses can obtain assistance with contracts, commercial terms, late payment correspondence and certain business documents.

We also offer practical family paperwork, wills and estate planning documentation, and assistance with benefits related forms and letters.

Through our Letter Factory, clients can access editable document templates or choose a tailored drafting service where their circumstances require a more personalised approach.

Raven Legal is not authorised to undertake reserved legal activities unless a relevant legal exemption applies. Where a matter requires a regulated solicitor or barrister, we can explain the distinction and help you understand the appropriate next step.

Our aim is to provide accessible legal assistance that is clear, proportionate and relevant to your situation.

Raven Legal offers fixed fee paralegal services, with published prices for several document and consultation options. Our Letter Factory includes legal templates, tailored letters and consultations, allowing you to select assistance according to your needs. Costs depend on the service chosen, and any additional requirements should be discussed before proceeding.

For example, our tailored letter drafting service is listed at £40. This service involves adapting a document to reflect the information you provide and supplying a personalised version.

Our hourly consultation service is also listed at £40. It is intended for clients who need guidance on their circumstances, the appropriate documents or possible next steps.

The Letter Factory includes individual templates at different prices, depending on the document.

A template may be suitable if your problem is relatively straightforward and you are comfortable personalising the wording yourself.

A tailored drafting service may be preferable where the facts are more specific or a standard document would not properly reflect your situation.

It is important to understand what each service includes. Purchasing a legal letter does not automatically include negotiation, court representation or ongoing case management.

Some matters may also involve expenses outside Raven Legal's fees, such as court charges or fees payable to authorised legal professionals.

We recommend discussing the scope of assistance before committing to more extensive work.

Our fixed fee approach is intended to make legal support easier to budget for, while allowing you to choose services appropriate to your circumstances.

Raven Legal provides paralegal assistance with employment disputes, including ACAS Early Conciliation, Employment Tribunal documentation, settlement discussions and hearing preparation. Unlike many general document services, we also offer representation at Employment Tribunal hearings. The assistance available depends on the nature of your dispute and the relevant procedural requirements.

Employment problems can arise from disagreements about pay, unfair dismissal, discrimination, disciplinary procedures or contractual terms.

If you are considering a formal claim, it is important to understand the relevant deadlines and the evidence you may need.

Raven Legal's employment support includes preparing ET1 and ET3 forms, organising disclosure documents, drafting witness statements and helping with schedules of loss.

We can also assist with case management directions and settlement discussions.

For many Employment Tribunal claims, ACAS Early Conciliation is a required preliminary stage, subject to exceptions. Tribunal time limits are often short, so seeking assistance promptly can be important.

Our approach focuses on explaining the procedure, identifying relevant documents and helping you prepare your case.

Employment Tribunal representation is specifically included within our published services. This should not be confused with general rights of representation in other courts, where different rules apply.

You can explore our employment law assistance to understand the support we provide.

Raven Legal provides paralegal services suitable for sole traders, small businesses and micro companies needing practical assistance with contracts, business correspondence and unpaid invoices. Our services focus on preparing useful documents, explaining legal procedures and supporting everyday business administration without requiring a solicitor for every routine matter.

Running a business often involves legal paperwork that needs to be accurate, clear and appropriate for the circumstances.

A poorly worded agreement can create misunderstandings about payments, responsibilities or cancellation terms.

Raven Legal assists with service agreements, statements of work, commercial terms and conditions, privacy notices and basic business policies.

We also provide late payment correspondence and document packs intended to support smaller businesses.

Where a customer has not paid an invoice, clear written communication can help establish the outstanding amount and explain the next steps.

Our contract drafting and review services can also help business owners identify provisions that may need clarification before entering an agreement.

Documents may be supplied in Word or PDF format, with tracked changes and a summary of key points where applicable.

For more complex commercial disputes or matters requiring reserved legal activities, additional professional assistance may be necessary.

Our small business support services are designed to make routine legal documentation more manageable.

Raven Legal provides practical assistance with legal documents, correspondence, procedures and certain forms of representation where permitted. Unlike a regulated solicitors' firm, we cannot undertake reserved legal activities without the necessary authorisation or exemption. Our services are intended to provide accessible support for matters that fall within the lawful scope of paralegal work.

The distinction between a paralegal and a solicitor is important when deciding what type of help you need.

Paralegals can assist with many legal tasks that do not require professional authorisation. These may include drafting letters, preparing documents, organising evidence and explaining procedures.

However, the Legal Services Act 2007 reserves certain activities to authorised or exempt individuals.

These include conducting litigation, exercising certain rights of audience, reserved instrument activities and specified probate activities.

Not every legal document or court related task is reserved, but the precise activity matters.

Raven Legal offers Employment Tribunal representation and limited small claims hearing assistance where the relevant rules permit.

Our about page explains these boundaries and confirms that we are not authorised by the SRA, BSB or OISC.

We also maintain professional indemnity insurance appropriate to our services, with evidence available on request.

Where a regulated professional is required, we can work alongside or refer you to an appropriate provider.

Raven Legal provides paralegal assistance with landlord and tenant documentation, including tenancy agreements, deposit disputes, repair requests and formal correspondence. Our services are suitable for people who need help understanding paperwork or preparing written communications. Court proceedings and other reserved activities may require assistance from an authorised professional.

Landlord and tenant disagreements can involve rent payments, repairs, deposits, contractual obligations or concerns about how a tenancy is being managed.

Having accurate documents and a clear record of communications can make these problems easier to assess.

Raven Legal's Letter Factory includes templates for requesting repairs, seeking the return of a tenancy deposit, raising concerns about rent increases and addressing alleged harassment or unlawful entry.

We also assist with tenancy and lodger agreements, landlord and tenant correspondence, and certain deposit claim letters.

Before sending a formal letter, it is important to consider the tenancy terms, relevant evidence and any applicable legal requirements.

Housing legislation and procedures can differ between England and Wales, so the correct approach depends on the property and circumstances.

For disputes requiring possession proceedings, enforcement or reserved litigation work, specialist assistance may be appropriate.

Our services concentrate on practical documentation and guidance to help you communicate your position clearly.

You can review the available tenancy document templates or contact us about a tailored letter.

Raven Legal provides assistance with small claims preparation, including documents, evidence and correspondence. We may also support clients at County Court small claims hearings where representation is legally permitted. Our services do not include conducting reserved litigation, and any courtroom assistance depends on the applicable rules and circumstances.

A small claim may arise from an unpaid invoice, disputed service, contractual disagreement or another civil matter.

Preparing properly involves more than explaining why you believe you are right.

You may need to organise contracts, invoices, photographs, emails, payment records and other relevant evidence.

It is also important to understand deadlines, court directions and the distinction between informal correspondence and formal court documents.

Raven Legal can help with paperwork and preparation within the boundaries of permitted paralegal work.

At certain small claims hearings, a lay representative may be allowed to speak on behalf of a party under the applicable rules.

In other circumstances, a McKenzie Friend may provide support, although this does not automatically include permission to address the court.

Rights of audience and conduct of litigation are distinct legal activities.

Raven Legal does not automatically have permission to represent clients in every court or hearing.

We explain these limitations so that you can understand whether our support is suitable or whether an authorised lawyer is required.

Yes. Raven Legal provides personalised legal document drafting alongside editable templates and guided document packs. Our tailored drafting services use the information you supply to prepare documents relevant to your circumstances. Optional human review is also available, helping you choose a more suitable level of support when a standard template is insufficient.

Legal letters can be difficult to prepare when you are uncertain about what information should be included.

A generic template may provide a useful starting point, but it may not address the particular facts of your situation.

Raven Legal offers tailored letter drafting for clients who need documents adapted to their circumstances.

The process involves providing the relevant facts and supporting information so that the document can be prepared appropriately.

The Letter Factory also provides downloadable templates that can be edited using Word or Google Docs, depending on the product.

These cover employment, tenancy, debt and other everyday legal matters.

For clients who need greater assistance, consultations can help explain the relevant documentation and possible next steps.

It is important to distinguish document drafting from full legal representation.

A personalised letter does not necessarily mean Raven Legal will negotiate with the other party, conduct proceedings or manage your entire case.

The scope of work depends on the service purchased.

You can browse our legal document services to find a suitable option.

You can get started with Raven Legal by requesting a free call back, calling our freephone number or contacting us by email. Explain the nature of your legal issue and the assistance you need. We can then discuss whether our paralegal services are suitable for your circumstances.

Before making contact, it can help to gather relevant documents and identify any important deadlines.

For example, if you have received a formal letter, keep a copy of the complete document and note when it arrived.

If your problem involves employment, gather your contract, relevant correspondence and details of any disciplinary or grievance procedures.

For a tenancy dispute, your tenancy agreement, payment records and previous communications may be useful.

For an unpaid debt, invoices, contracts and payment reminders can help explain the outstanding amount.

You do not need to understand every legal term before contacting us.

Our approach is centred on clear explanations and practical assistance, whether you need a document template, a tailored letter or guidance about the next stage of a procedure.

Where your matter falls outside our permitted activities, we will explain when an authorised professional may be required.

Contact Raven Legal Assistance

Call 0800 949 9401, email jw@ravenlegal.co.uk or request a free call back.

Get practical assistance with your legal paperwork and take the next step with greater confidence.