Legal Invoice Template
A legal invoice template with matter name and number, time entries by date and timekeeper, disbursements and the retainer applied. Example amounts are illustrative — replace them with your own.
Also used as a attorney invoice, lawyer invoice, law firm invoice, legal services invoice.
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Invoice
| Invoice # | INV-001 |
| Issued | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Due | Oct 22, 2026 |
Billed to
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|
| Subtotal | $0.00 |
| Tax (0%) | $0.00 |
| Total due | $0.00 |
Notes
Payment due within 14 days. Thank you for your business!
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When to use this template
Use it for solo attorneys and small firms billing hourly, flat-fee or from a trust retainer.
Fields to include
- Your business name, address and contact details
- Invoice number, issue date and due date
- Client, matter name and matter number
- Date, timekeeper and description for each entry
- Trust balance and retainer applied
Sample legal invoice: what the lines look like
- Review lease and draft amendments (hours)2.4 × $320.00 = $768.00
- Call with opposing counsel (hours)0.5 × $320.00 = $160.00
- Paralegal: prepare filing (hours)1.5 × $140.00 = $210.00
- Court filing fee1 × $75.00 = $75.00
- Example total before tax$1,213.00
Practical tips
- Describe each entry so a client understands it without calling.
- Bill in tenths of an hour.
- Show the trust balance before and after.
Frequently asked questions
What should a legal invoice include?
The matter, each time entry with its date, who did the work and for how long, expenses advanced, payments or retainer applied, and the balance.
How is a retainer shown?
As a payment applied from trust against the invoice, with the remaining trust balance stated.
Can I add my logo and tax to this legal invoice?
Yes. Upload a logo, set a tax rate and a discount if you need them, and the totals update as you type. The PDF matches the preview.
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