Setting up a flat fee matter on your Lawcus account is a simple and effective way to provide clients with predictable legal fees while also fostering stronger attorney-client relationships. With a fixed or pre-determined fee for a particular matter, clients can budget for legal services in advance, and you can plan your work and assignments to stay within the budget and avoid unprofitable ventures.
Setting up a Flat Fee Matter
To create a flat fee matter, follow these steps:
Navigate to
Matters
from the left-side menu and add a new matter by clicking onNew Matter Button
orAdd Matter Button
in your desired pipeline or use the+ New Button
beside theTimer Clock Icon
in the top right corner & selectNew Matter
from the available options.Enter all the necessary details such as client and matter name, practice area, and more.
Select
Flat rate
in theBilling type
field.Input the
flat fee amount
for the matter in theBilling Rate field
.Click
Create
to create the flat fee matter.