Brightflag allows Admin users to review vendor-submitted timekeeper rates before they are used for billing.
You can review, approve, or reject rate requests from the Pending Timekeepers tab.
Where to Review Timekeeper Rates
Navigate to:
Menu → Timekeepers
The Pending tab opens by default and displays all rate requests awaiting review.
Use filters to narrow the list by:
Vendor
Timekeeper Name
Role
Click a timekeeper name to view:
Rate history
Previously approved rates
Rate details
How to Review a Pending Timekeeper Rate
When reviewing a rate request, check:
Field | What to Review |
Vendor | The law firm submitting the rate |
Role | Timekeeper role (Associate, Partner, Paralegal, etc.) |
Requested Rate | The new hourly rate |
Effective Date | When the rate becomes valid |
% Change | Difference between the requested rate and the last approved rate |
Annualized % Change | Forecasted year-over-year change |
Approve a Timekeeper Rate
Click the ✓ checkmark
(Optional) Add a comment
Click Approve
The rate will move to the Approved tab.
Reject a Timekeeper Rate
Click the X icon
(Optional) Add a comment
Click Reject
The rate will move to the Rejected tab.