Legal Billing Terms Cheat Sheet

We show you the most important legal billing terms you should master to execute hassle-free billing.

E-billing (electronic billing): Law firm invoices sent to clients electronically over the internet. Invoices usually take the form of LEDES (Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standards) files that are submitted to e-billing portals.

Timekeepers: Any member of a law firm who bills out their time for money. May include attorneys, paralegals, law clerks, and legal assistants

Block Billing: Listing numerous tasks under a single block of time. Ex: “Drafted pleadings, Telephone Conference with Opposing Counsel, Review of Medical Records: 6.5 hours.”