Client product guide

Marketplace cases, proposals, appointments, messages, hire requests, and contracts — step by step.

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Contracts & payment requests

Review, sign, and pay when your attorney sends an engagement agreement or retainer request.

Your requests

Engagement agreement

From Maria S. · Awaiting your signature
Review & sign

Retainer payment

$1,500 · Due after signing

How it works

1. After you hire an attorney, they may send an engagement agreement or payment request through OpenLaw.
2. Check your email or open your client dashboard for a notification about the new request.
3. Review the contract terms carefully, then sign electronically when you are ready to proceed.
4. If a retainer or fee is requested, complete payment securely from the same flow.
5. Track status on your client dashboard — awaiting signature, signed, or payment completed.

Good to know

• Contracts are signed electronically through DocuSeal — no printing required.
• Contact your attorney through Messages if you have questions before signing.