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Free Attorney Invoice Template
Bill hourly legal time, paralegal work, and costs against a retainer on a clear, professional legal invoice.
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What to include
What goes on an Attorney invoice?
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Itemized time entries
Legal invoices live on detailed time entries. List the date, task, timekeeper, and hours for each entry at the applicable rate. Transparent narratives are what get legal bills approved and paid.
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Rates by timekeeper
Attorney and paralegal time bill at different rates. Show each timekeeper’s rate and hours separately so clients see the value of delegating routine work to lower-rate staff.
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Costs and disbursements
Filing fees, court costs, courier, and other disbursements are pass-through costs - itemize them separately from professional time so the bill is clear and defensible.
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Retainer, terms, and payment
If you hold a retainer, show the draw against it and the remaining balance. State your terms (often Net 15) and add a card or ACH link for prompt payment.
Pro tips
Attorney invoicing tips that get you paid faster
Write clear, specific time-entry narratives - vague entries are the first thing clients (and bill reviewers) push back on.
Bill in consistent increments (commonly 0.1 hour) as stated in your engagement letter.
Separate attorney and paralegal rates; showing delegated work at lower rates demonstrates value to the client.
Itemize filing fees and disbursements as pass-through costs, distinct from professional time.
If you hold a retainer, show the draw and the remaining balance so the client always knows where they stand.
FAQs
Common questions about attorney invoices
What should an attorney invoice include?
An attorney invoice should include your firm details, the client and matter, itemized time entries (date, task, timekeeper, hours, rate), costs and disbursements, any retainer draw and balance, the total, and payment terms.
How should legal time be billed?
Legal time is typically billed in tenth-of-an-hour (0.1) increments with a clear narrative for each entry, at rates that differ by timekeeper (attorney vs. paralegal).
How do I show a retainer on the invoice?
List the work and costs, then show the amount drawn from the retainer and the remaining retainer balance so the client can see what’s left.
Is the attorney invoice template free?
Yes. WaffleInvoice lets you create and send unlimited legal invoices free, get paid online, and upgrade only for Pro features like recurring billing and reminders.
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Billed To
Northgate Holdings
ap@northgatehold.com
Notes
Net 15. Time billed in 0.1-hour increments per the engagement letter; retainer balance applied where applicable. Pay by card or ACH using the link above.
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