Founded in 2001, Legal Ease Bookkeeping provides over 20 years of experience serving law firms nationwide. They specialize in trust account compliance, legal-specific financial reporting, and integration with major practice management software.
Services include invoicing, payroll, historical cleanup, QuickBooks setup, training, weekly checkups, three-way reconciliation, and monthly financial reports. Their team of QuickBooks-Advanced Certified professionals helps law firms avoid lost billable hours, compliance risks, and year-end scrambles, allowing attorneys to focus on their practice.
Specialized legal bookkeeping expertise
IOLTA trust account compliance
Integration with major legal practice management systems
Quarterly 1099 verification and year-end CPA-ready reports
Three-tier service levels tailored to firm growth
Services
Invoicing
Professional invoicing tailored for law firms, ensuring accurate billing and timely client payments.
Client-specific invoicesAutomated remindersIntegration with practice management systems
Payroll
Comprehensive payroll management for law firm staff, ensuring compliance with legal employment regulations.
Restores and organizes financial records for law firms transitioning to new bookkeeping systems.
Data migrationError correctionCompliance verification
QuickBooks Online Setup
Custom setup of QuickBooks Online tailored for law firm financial management.
Chart of accounts configurationExpense category creationIntegration with practice management tools
Training
Educational sessions to empower law firm staff with bookkeeping best practices.
Live workshopsOn-demand tutorialsCustomized training plans
Weekly Checkups
Regular monitoring of financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Transaction entryReconciliationCompliance alerts
Credentials & Certifications
QuickBooks Advanced Certified
Since 2020
20+ Years Legal Bookkeeping
Since 2001
ALA Community Member
Since 2015
Reviews
Rating
5
★★★★★
Reviews
8
"It's a great relief to have such a dedicated staff working on our behalf."
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Legal Ease Bookkeeping different from generic bookkeeping services? +
Legal Ease Bookkeeping specializes exclusively in law firms, offering trust account expertise, IOLTA compliance, and integration with legal practice management systems like Clio and MyCase. Our team understands legal billing nuances and bar association rules, ensuring audit-ready documentation and peace of mind for attorneys.
How does Legal Ease ensure IOLTA compliance? +
We perform monthly three-way IOLTA reconciliations, monitor for errors within practice management systems, and provide full supporting documentation to keep your license protected and audits-ready.
Can Legal Ease integrate with my existing practice management software? +
Yes, we integrate seamlessly with major legal practice management platforms such as Clio, MyCase, LeanLaw, and others, allowing for smooth data flow and accurate financial reporting.
What happens if I miss a billable hour due to DIY bookkeeping? +
DIY bookkeeping often leads to lost billable hours, compliance risks, and inaccurate financial reports. Legal Ease eliminates these hidden costs by providing dedicated bookkeeping support, ensuring all billable hours are captured and reported accurately.
How do your service tiers differ? +
We offer three service tiers—Foundation, Growth, and Strategic Partner—each providing core bookkeeping support with increasing levels of personalization, faster response times, and additional strategic insights as your firm grows.
What is the benefit of the Quarterly 1099 Verification service? +
Our Quarterly 1099 Verification ensures all necessary 1099 forms are prepared and submitted on time, preventing penalties and facilitating smooth tax filing with your CPA.