on retainer
- lawyerLicensed legal representative
- attorneyLicensed legal representative
- feePayment for service
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- clientOne who hires professionals
monthly · legal · counsel · hired · agreement · deposit · services · ongoing · consultation · employed · payment · professional · access · available · firm · invoice · exclusive · advisory
employment arrangement
on retainerfreelance
Self-employed project work
per diem · project-based · one-off · at-will · casual employment
compensation model
on retainerfee-for-service
Payment per procedure rendered
hourly · commission-based · piece rate · pro bono · unpaid
availability status
on retaineron call
Ready when summoned
uncommitted · unengaged · at liberty · unretained · open for business