Timekeepers represent the individual legal professionals who bill work on matters in Brightflag (for example, partners, associates, or paralegals).
Each timekeeper must have an approved billing rate before their time can be billed on invoices.
Brightflag uses these approved rates to validate invoices and ensure billing compliance.
How Timekeepers Work in Brightflag
The timekeeper workflow typically follows these steps:
Step | Description |
1. Vendor submits a rate | Law firms submit timekeeper rates for approval. |
2. Client reviews the rate | Admin users review pending rate requests. |
3. Rate is approved or rejected | Approved rates can be used for invoice validation. |
4. Invoices are checked | Brightflag verifies invoice billing rates against approved rates. |
If an invoice includes a timekeeper without an approved rate, the invoice may be flagged or rejected, depending on system settings.
Types of Timekeeper Rates
Brightflag supports two types of rates.
Rate Type | Description |
General Rate | The standard rate for a timekeeper across all matters. |
Matter Rate | A specific rate for a timekeeper on a particular matter. |
If a matter-specific rate exists, Brightflag will use it instead of the general rate when validating invoices.
Where to Manage Timekeepers
You can manage timekeepers by navigating to:
Menu → Timekeepers
This page includes three main tabs:
Tab | Purpose |
Pending | Review rate requests submitted by vendors |
Approved | View approved timekeeper rates |
Rejected | View rejected rate requests |