A letter agreement between counsel and a client outlining the parties' respective duties about providing legal services for a litigation matter on an hourly fee basis under New Jersey law. Outside counsel may use it when drafting a retainer agreement or in-house counsel may consult it when reviewing a proposed retainer agreement. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips about items such as identifying the scope of engagement, outlining billing practices and fee charges, and waiving any conflicts of interest.