Free Lawyer Invoice Template
A free, professional lawyer invoice template for Australian legal practitioners. Download as Word, Excel, or PDF — formatted for hourly billing, fixed-fee work, and itemised professional costs and disbursements.
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| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional fees — partner (per hour) | 4 | $550.00 | $2,200.00 |
| Professional fees — solicitor (per hour) | 6 | $350.00 | $2,100.00 |
| Court filing fees (disbursement) | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Search and inquiry fees (disbursement) | 1 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Subtotal | $4,675.00 | ||
| Sales tax (8%) | $374.00 | ||
| Total | $5,049.00 | ||
Example figures — every field is editable in the download.
Who uses this template
- ✓Solicitors and barristers
- ✓Family, commercial, and property lawyers
- ✓Wills and estates practitioners
- ✓Conveyancers
- ✓Migration agents and legal consultants
What to include
- ✓Business name, ABN, and law practice number
- ✓Client name and matter reference
- ✓Itemised professional costs (timesheet detail)
- ✓Disbursements (court fees, search fees, counsel fees)
- ✓GST line on professional fees and applicable disbursements
- ✓Reference to the cost agreement
- ✓Trust account application if applicable
Available in 5 formats
Word (.docx)
Fully editable in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages and LibreOffice — best for quick text edits.
Excel (.xlsx)
Line totals, subtotal and tax calculate automatically — best if you want the math done for you.
A clean, print-ready, fixed layout — best for emailing a finished invoice to a client.
Google Docs / Sheets
Open in your browser, then File → Make a copy to edit and share with your team.
Invoicing tips for lawyer
- ✓ Reference the cost agreement and the matter number on every invoice
- ✓ Itemise time entries by date and activity — clients (and courts) often need this detail
- ✓ GST applies to professional fees but not to all disbursements (court fees are GST-free)
- ✓ For trust account applications, attach the relevant trust statement
- ✓ Comply with your state's Legal Profession Uniform Law requirements for billing
Lawyer invoice FAQ
Are court fees GST-free on a lawyer's invoice?
Yes — court filing fees and most government disbursements are GST-free. Professional fees and other commercial disbursements attract 10% GST. Itemise them separately so the GST calculation is correct.
Do lawyer invoices need to reference the cost agreement?
Yes — under Australian Legal Profession Uniform Law, invoices should reference the cost agreement and be itemised in a way that allows the client to assess the costs against what was agreed.
Can I apply trust account funds via the invoice?
Yes, with written client authority. Add a note showing the trust application as a deduction and the net amount payable from the general account.
What payment terms apply to legal services?
Net 30 is standard, but cost agreements may specify different terms. For commercial clients, Net 14 is common. Always set terms in the cost agreement before commencing work.
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