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01. Start with a blank Retainer Agreement
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
Share your Retainer Agreement in seconds via email or a link. You can also download it, export it, or print it out.

A quick guide on how to build a professional-looking Retainer Agreement

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Step 1: Log in to DocHub to create your Retainer Agreement.

First, sign in to your DocHub account. If you don't have one, you can simply register for free.

Step 2: Head to the dashboard.

Once signed in, go to your dashboard. This is your main hub for all document-based activities.

Step 3: Kick off new document creation.

In your dashboard, click on New Document in the upper left corner. Hit Create Blank Document to craft the Retainer Agreement from a blank slate.

Step 4: Add form fillable areas.

Add different fields like text boxes, photos, signature fields, and other interactive areas to your form and designate these fields to intended individuals as needed.

Step 5: Personalize your form.

Customize your template by adding instructions or any other necessary details leveraging the text tool.

Step 6: Go over and correct the form.

Thoroughly check your created Retainer Agreement for any mistakes or necessary adjustments. Make use of DocHub's editing capabilities to fine-tune your form.

Step 7: Share or download the form.

After completing, save your copy. You can opt to keep it within DocHub, transfer it to various storage solutions, or send it via a link or email.

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Make sure all the following details make it into your retainer contract: The amount youre to receive each month. The date youre to be paid by. Any invoicing procedures youre expected to follow. Exactly how much work and what type of work you expect to do. When your client needs to let you know about the months work by.
A common retainer arrangement is when a client pays up front for work that will be done in the future. This is a type of work-for-hire arrangement. A pay-for-work agreement could be used by a marketing consultant offering services that a client can pay for either on a monthly basis or up front.
A retainer fee is an upfront payment to secure the services of a lawyer, consultant, freelancer, or other professional. A retainer fee is most commonly paid to third parties that the payer has engaged to perform a specific action on their behalf. These fees only ensure the receivers commitment.
To summarize what is a retainer agreement, it can be structured in several different ways: Client pays a set amount each month to access a certain amount of time. Client pays a set amount each month for a specific set of deliverables. Client pays simply to have access to the freelancer.
However, the duration of a lawyers retainer can vary depending on the terms of the retainer agreement between the lawyer and the client. Some retainer agreements may specify the period during which the retainer will be used. In contrast, others may be open-ended and allow the retainer to be used indefinitely.
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Lawyers typically charge retainer fees ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on their experience, location, and case complexity. For more complex cases, retainers can exceed $10,000. The specifics are outlined in a retainer agreement, which may be refundable or non-refundable.
Pitch your retainer services Specifically, discuss what youll be offering to the client each month, set monthly deliverables, and decide how much transparency you want to add to the agreement.
With a retainer agreement, the client agrees to pay upfront for ongoing services. In other words, your client pays your agency a monthly fee to secure your professional services on a continuous basis.

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