Payroll refers to the entire process of managing employee compensation, including calculating wages, processing payments, withholding taxes, managing benefits, generating payslips, and ensuring compliance with tax authorities. It involves paying employees based on hours worked or fixed salaries.

Why outsource payroll?

Outsourcing allows companies that lack the administrative resources or expertise to manage payroll internally to receive professional assistance from a third party. Advantages include reduced administrative burden, decreased risk of calculation errors, enhanced tax compliance, improved data security, maintained compliance, reduced costs, and access to specialists. By delegating payroll responsibilities to bookkeepers, firms can redirect their time toward billable work and practice development while getting more sophisticated financial management.

What payroll software do you use?

Bookkeeper.law works with top payroll and accounting software like QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex, and Gusto. We choose the best software for your firm’s size, structure, and specific needs. Our team is certified in multiple platforms that can work with your existing system or recommend the best solution for your practice.

How long does payroll take to process?

Standard payroll processing typically requires 2 to 3 business days from submission to payment. However, at Bookkeeper.law, we make personalized solutions for law firms, allowing us to complete most payroll cycles within the set deadline. Emergency or off-cycle payments can often be processed same day if needed.

How much do payroll services cost?

Industry averages for payroll services or software range from $20 to $599 monthly plus additional fees depending on employee count and processing frequency. Bookkeeper.law offers more competitive rates starting at just $14 per hour, providing law firms with professional-grade payroll management at a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house payroll staff.

What are the common mistakes to avoid in payroll?

Common payroll errors to avoid include misclassifying employees versus contractors, incorrectly calculating overtime, failing to maintain accurate time records, missing tax deposit deadlines, overlooking state-specific regulations, improper handling of benefits deductions, inconsistent application of paid time off policies, and inadequate security for sensitive payroll data. With years of experience solving law firm financial challenges, we can help your firm avoid costly mistakes.

Payroll Services for Law Firms and Lawyers

Your time is best spent on client and billable hours, not back-office functions like payroll. Our bookkeepers handle payroll solutions exclusively for the legal sector, so you can stay focused on your practice and growth.

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Trusted by 1000+ Fast-Growing Law Firms

Specialized Expertise

We understand the intricacies of compensation structures, billable hours, trust accounting, and federal compliance.

1000+ Law Firms Served

Join the growing number of legal professionals nationwide who trust us to manage their payroll.

Save Valuable Time

Automate routine processes with support from an expert team that handles the payroll complexities fast.

Managing Payroll Made Easy

Managing payroll doesn’t have to be hard. Bookkeeper.law offers efficient payroll services built for law firms—removing the administrative burden so you can stay focused on practicing law.

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What You Get

Flexible Pay Schedule

Payment schedules that work best for your firm, whether weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly.

Financial Transparency

View exactly where your payments are going with full visibility into your payroll data.

Dedicated Client Support

Your specialists are always available to support you to handle your questions and resolve issues.

Maintain Compliance

We stay current with the latest tax and employment laws affecting payroll and make necessary adjustments.

Certified Accountants

Trust professionals with verified expertise in both accounting principles and legal industry specifics.

Real Time Tracker & Reporting

Our real-time tracking system provides visibility into payroll expenses with daily or weekly reports.

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Proficient in the Accounting Tools You Use

In-House vs. Virtual Payroll Specialist

Our virtual bookkeeper specializing in payroll starts at just $14/hour, offering a cost-effective way to manage payroll without hiring additional in-house staff.

Feature

Hourly Rate

Upfront Commitments

Hidden Fees

Quality & Accuracy

Dedicated Bookkeeper

Our Virtual Bookkeeper

$14 per hour
No commitments
Transparent pricing
High
Always

In-house Bookkeeper

$25+ per hour
Often requires contracts
Possible extra costs
Low - High
Sometimes

Feature

Hourly Rate

Commitments

Hidden Fees

Quality

Dedicated

Virtual Bookkeeper

$14 per hour
No
Transparent
High
Always

Feature

Hourly Rate

Commitments

Hidden Fees

Quality

Dedicated

In-house Bookkeeper

$25+ per hour
Requires contracts
Extra costs
Low - High
Sometimes

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Learn more about our clients' bookkeeping and accounting journeys to see how we've transformed the way they operate.

“I've been a customer for almost two years now and have been very pleased with the quality of candidates, workers retained and customer service, especially my account rep Stefy Bravo.”

William D. Nefzger

Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger

“Their skillsets, professionalism, and seamless integration into our team have made them invaluable assets from the very start.”

Megan Ball

Brownwinick Law

“I cannot wait to discover and uncover the many other treasures you have to offer in the legal profession! Thumbs up!”

Joseph Champagne

Champagne Law Group

“Every member of every division of their company has exceeded my highest expectations. I have been working with them for several months and couldn’t be happier..”

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The Siddique Firm

“Great attention to detail in what we're looking for and the onboarding process. Quality Virtual Assistants. Highly recommend.”

Reginald Osenton

Osenton Law

“We’ve been working with Hamid and his team for some time now. They deliver exceptional results above and beyond every single time.”

Brenda Abalkhad

Maloyan Law

“We are blessed to work with Nicole, who is the best account exec there is. She ensures our firm has exactly what we need.”

BJ Abron

Abron Law

“Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Super responsive to all my requests and revisions, meeting all expectations.”

Joshua Adelpour

Not My Fault Law Group

“Provided me with an incredible new asset to my firm that has integrated smoothly into my existing team and become indispensable in a very short period of time.”

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What Our Bookkeeping Assistant Do for Your Firm

1099 Processing

Preparation and filing of 1099 tax forms for independent contractors and vendors. Includes data collection, form completion, distribution to recipients, and submission to the IRS by required deadlines.

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Account Payables

Recording and processing of business expenses and vendor payments. Tasks include invoice entry, expense categorization, payment scheduling, and maintenance of vendor records.

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Account Receivables

Tracking of client payments and outstanding invoices. Services include payment recording, aging report generation, and monitoring of collection activities.

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Bank Account Reconciliation

Comparison of bank statements with accounting records. Process involves identifying discrepancies, recording bank fees, and ensuring accurate cash balances across all accounts.

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Catch Up Bookkeeping

Organization and entry of historical financial transactions. Work includes sorting documents, categorizing expenses, recording income, and updating accounting records to current status.

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Debt Collection

Monitoring and recovering overdue client payments through follow-up communications, payment arrangement documentation, and coordination with collection agencies when necessary.

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Financial Statement Preparation

Development of formal financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows. Statements follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

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Invoicing

Creation and distribution of client invoices based on time records and expense entries. Process includes invoice formatting, calculation verification, and delivery to clients.

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Monthly Bookkeeping

Regular recording of financial transactions including income, expenses, and transfers. Services include transaction categorization, account reconciliation, and maintenance of general ledger.

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Payroll Processing

Calculation and distribution of employee compensation. Services include gross pay calculation, tax withholding computation, deduction processing, and generation of pay statements.

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Tax Preparation

Organization of financial data for tax filing purposes. Tasks include document compilation, income and deduction summaries, and coordination with tax preparers.

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Trust Accounting

Management of client trust fund accounts in accordance with state bar regulations. Services include trust transaction recording, client ledger maintenance, and three-way reconciliation procedures.

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FAQs

Payroll Services for Law Firms and Lawyers

Trusted by 1000+ Fast-Growing Law Firms

Managing Payroll Made Easy

What You Get

Get Bookkeepers Who Simplify Payroll for Busy Law Firms

Proficient in the Accounting Tools You Use

In-House vs. Virtual Payroll Specialist

How It Works

Hear from our clients

What Our Bookkeeping Assistant Do for Your Firm

1099 Processing

Account Payables

Account Receivables

Bank Account Reconciliation

Catch Up Bookkeeping

Debt Collection

Financial Statement Preparation

Invoicing

Monthly Bookkeeping

Payroll Processing

Tax Preparation

Trust Accounting

Free Yourself from Payroll Tasks. Focus on Growing your Practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Payroll Services for Law Firms and Lawyers

Trusted by 1000+ Fast-Growing Law Firms

Managing Payroll Made Easy

Payroll Processing

Compensation & Benefits Admin

Cash Flow Statement Preparation

Payslip Management

Customizable Reporting

W-2 and 1099 Payroll

Time Tracking

Employee Onboarding

Payroll Tax Management

Overtime & Compliance Tracking

Leave Management

Billable Hours Integration

What You Get

Get Bookkeepers Who Simplify Payroll for Busy Law Firms

Proficient in the Accounting Tools You Use

In-House vs. Virtual Payroll Specialist

How It Works

Hear from our clients

What Our Bookkeeping Assistant Do for Your Firm

1099 Processing

Account Payables

Account Receivables

Bank Account Reconciliation

Catch Up Bookkeeping

Debt Collection

Financial Statement Preparation

Invoicing

Monthly Bookkeeping

Payroll Processing

Tax Preparation

Trust Accounting

Free Yourself from Payroll Tasks. Focus on Growing your Practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is payroll?

Why outsource payroll?

What payroll software do you use?

How long does payroll take to process?

How much do payroll services cost?

What are the common mistakes to avoid in payroll?