Invoice templates for freelance legal writers billing law firms and legal publishers for articles, guides, and online legal content.
A legal writer invoice is issued by a freelance legal content writer to a law firm, legal publisher, LegalTech company, or online legal platform for the production of legal content including blog posts, practice area guides, legal explainers, how-to articles, FAQs, white papers, and client-facing legal resource content. Legal writers typically have legal qualifications (LLB, GDL, LPC, or qualified solicitor/barrister background) combined with strong writing skills. This combination of legal knowledge and communication ability distinguishes legal writers from general content writers. Law firms increasingly invest in content marketing through blogs, legal guides, and resource centres. Legal publishers and LegalTech companies need authoritative, accurate content that engages both legal professionals and members of the public. Legal writers bridge the gap between technical legal knowledge and accessible communication.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Legal blog post (1,000 words) | 200 | post |
| Practice area guide (2,500 words) | 450 | guide |
| Legal explainer article (1,500 words) | 280 | article |
| White paper / in-depth report (5,000 words) | 900 | report |
| Legal research and summary (per hour) | 75 | hour |
| Content editing / legal review | 60 | hour |
Invoice per piece on delivery and client acceptance. For monthly content programmes, invoice at month end for all pieces delivered in the month. Bulk orders of 10+ articles may be invoiced in batches. Require a content brief and approval of the outline before beginning each piece, particularly for practice area guides or white papers where scope and depth can vary significantly. For ongoing content retainer arrangements, invoice monthly in advance for the agreed number of pieces. Retainer pricing provides the client with cost certainty and the writer with a predictable income. Clearly define ownership of the content on your invoice. Most legal content is produced on a work-for-hire basis where the client owns the copyright. If you retain any rights (portfolio use, republication), specify this.