Who this is for
Lawyers and paralegals who need to keep a matter file current and capture next steps before the next case pulls them away.
The moment this saves you
I leave a client meeting with the facts and my strategy clear in my head, get pulled into the next matter, and by the time I update the file half the nuance is gone and I'm reconstructing it from a few scribbles.
See it work
Messy spoken thought in. A clean, structured artifact out.
Case note on the Whitfield matter. Met with the client today. Key new facts, they have email evidence showing the other party agreed to the revised delivery date in writing, which directly contradicts the breach claim, that's significant for us. The client also disclosed there was a verbal agreement before the written contract that could complicate things, need to dig into that. Legal issue is whether the written contract supersedes the prior verbal terms. Action items, I need to request the full email chain from the client, research the parol evidence rule for this jurisdiction, and draft a response to the demand letter by Friday. Deadline on the demand letter response is the 12th.
Case note, Whitfield matter, June 5, 2026
Key facts
- Client has written email evidence the other party agreed to the revised delivery date (contradicts the breach claim, significant)
- Client disclosed a verbal agreement preceding the written contract (potential complication)
Legal issue
- Whether the written contract supersedes the prior verbal terms
Action items
- ☐ Request the full email chain from the client
- ☐ Research the parol evidence rule for this jurisdiction
- ☐ Draft response to the demand letter by Friday (deadline: the 12th)
The workflow
Record a voice note
Hit the hotkey and talk, no formatting, no typing.
Tag it with this context
Contextli shapes your words into the structured output above.
Find it later
Everything's searchable and organised by context.
Pull it into Claude or ChatGPT
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Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
The prompt behind this context
I'm going to dictate notes on a legal matter after a meeting or hearing. Turn it into a structured case note: a bold "Case note, [matter], [today's date]" heading, then bold sections: **Key facts** (new facts, flagging which favor or hurt us as I assess), **Legal issue** (the question(s) in play), and **Action items** (a checkbox list with deadlines exactly as stated). Keep all facts, dates, and deadlines precise. Do NOT offer legal conclusions or add facts I didn't state. Output only the note.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Use this context
One click copies it and shows you exactly how to drop it into Contextli.
Next, open Contextli, go to the Contexts page, click Import, choose From JSON, paste, then Import Context. It is ready to use.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
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Questions people ask
Questions lawyers ask about Legal Case Note
What is the best way for a lawyer to take case notes without a transcription service?
The most reliable method is to dictate immediately after the client meeting, while the details are fresh, and use a structured context to shape the output. The Legal Case Note context lets a lawyer speak a one to two minute voice note and receive a case note with the relevant fields pre-populated. No dictation subscription is required and the recording stays on your device.
How do lawyers keep track of case notes efficiently?
Most use either a dictation service or a typed template after each client interaction. Contextli offers a third approach: speak your observations in plain language right after the interaction, and the Legal Case Note context structures them into a case note with the matter reference, date, key facts, and next actions. It takes under two minutes and produces a note ready to paste into your case management system.
Can I use voice notes for legal documentation?
Yes, with the right workflow. The Legal Case Note context lets you speak a voice note that gets structured into a case note. The output is text you control, and you decide where it goes from there. The recording and transcription are kept on your device. Whether a structured voice note meets your firm's documentation standards is a question for your supervising attorney or compliance lead.
What should a case note include?
A complete record typically includes the date, the matter or client reference, the parties present, a summary of what was discussed, any decisions made, and the agreed next steps. The Legal Case Note context enforces this structure from your spoken input so nothing is accidentally omitted.
How do I add this context to Contextli?
Copy the context on this page, then open Contextli and go to the Contexts page. Click Import, choose From JSON, paste it into the Import from Clipboard window, and click Import Context. It is ready to use in under 30 seconds. If you do not have Contextli yet, you can download it for free first.
Is my voice recording private? Does Contextli send it anywhere?
Your voice recording and the transcription are stored on your device only. Contextli processes your audio locally and does not send your recordings or transcription text to any server. The structured output it produces is text you control, and you decide where it goes.
Can I change what the output looks like?
Yes. Every context in Contextli is a starting point you can edit. Open the context in the app, change the instructions to adjust the structure, tone, or fields, and save. The next time you use it, the output reflects your changes. You are not locked into the default format.
Do I need to install an app to use this context?
Yes. Contextli is a free app. Download it, then copy this context and paste it into the Import from Clipboard window on the Contexts page. The whole process takes about 30 seconds.