Legal Billable Hours Calculator
Calculate total legal billing from hourly rate and hours worked.
Track retainer balance and see what's remaining.
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Billing Summary
Billable hours are the standard way attorneys charge for their time.
Total Bill = Hourly Rate × Hours Worked
Retainer Remaining = Retainer Amount – Total Bill
Typical attorney hourly rates (US averages):
- Junior associate: $150–$300/hr
- Senior associate: $250–$500/hr
- Partner: $400–$1,000+/hr
- Legal aid/public defender: Often free or reduced
Billing increments: Most firms bill in 6-minute increments (0.1 hours). A 10-minute phone call is billed as 0.2 hours.
Retainers: An upfront deposit held in trust. As work is performed, fees are deducted from the retainer. When the retainer runs low, you may need to replenish it.