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Simplified Flat Rate Billing in Lawcus

Efficiently bill clients using flat rates in Lawcus.

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Written by Maninder Kaur
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Lawcus simplifies Flat Rate Billing, streamlining the process of billing clients on specific matters. This guide provides a concise overview of the steps involved.

Flat Rate Billing for New Matters

  1. When you create a new matter, click on the Billing Type dropdown and select Flat rate as the billing type under Billing Preference.

  2. Specify the flat rate for this matter by clicking Billing Rate.

    Note: Lawcus automatically records a one-hour time entry at the flat rate.
  3. You will notice the flat fee amount as Uninvoiced under the Financial Info section. Click on Create Invoice next to the uninvoiced amount.

  4. Review the invoice and click Save to finalize it.

Flat Rate Billing for Existing Matters

  1. Go to the Matters window. Click on Add flat fee and add the details. You can also add a Flat Fee within the Activities section, alternatively.

  2. Return to the Financial info section and click Create Invoice to proceed.

  3. Review the invoice and click Save to finalize it.

Note: Lawcus allows ongoing time tracking for the same matter.

Flat Fee Billing while Creating an Invoice

  1. Click on Billing on the left and select the Invoices tab.

  2. Click on New Invoice on the right and add all the required details like Client, Matter, Template, Currency, Invoice Options, Tax Options, Detail Level, etc.

  3. Click on +Add option under Flat Fees.

  4. Add the required details and click on Save to finalize it.

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