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Step 5: Hire and Pay

Client Orders - Hire and Pay via Escrow

After the Cooling-Off Period​

Once the 5-minute cooling-off expires (both parties have clicked Proceed with Scoping), the Accept & Hire button appears on your scope page.

Clicking Accept & Hire​

You are taken to a Stripe Checkout page showing:

  • The full matter amount (sum of all milestones)
  • The buyer protection fee (shown transparently before you pay)
  • Total due

Enter your card details and confirm payment.

Your Money Is in Escrow​

After payment:

  • The funds are held in Stripe escrow - your lawyer cannot access them yet
  • An active order is created in both portals
  • Your lawyer receives a notification to begin work
  • You see the order in Client Portal → My Orders

What You Can See in Your Order​

  • Order reference (e.g., eSol-2026-0042)
  • All milestones with amounts and due dates
  • Escrow status: Funded
  • Messages with your lawyer
  • Documents shared by your lawyer

Next: Approve Milestones →