What is legal aid billing software?
Legal aid billing software is designed to help law firms manage the billing process for publicly funded cases. It simplifies time tracking, invoice generation, and submissions to legal aid authorities, ensuring compliance with the necessary regulations.
What is a legal aid billing code?
A legal aid billing code is an alphanumeric identifier used to classify the type of service or activity for invoicing and reimbursement purposes.
Is Lawsyst ready to support new CWA portal by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) going live in November 2025?
Yes, Lawsyst team have worked with the LAA team to ensure that legal aid providers can submit new and pending claims using the new fee code structure. The LAA CWA teams have worked really hard to restore the services ensuring the maximum available security at their disposal. Although there have been significant changes behind the scene, the team at Lawsyst ensured that the user journey remains unchanged and there is nothing new to learn about the process at the system level. The process at the CWA has changed a little and we will ensure to provide the required support to our clients.
How does your legal aid billing module work?
Our legal aid module allows legal professionals to log billable hours, track case progress, and generate accurate invoices. It integrates with our legal case management system to enable seamless data flow between time entries, case information, and legal aid billing submissions.
What types of legal matters can your legal aid billing software be used for?
Our legal aid billing software can be used for various types of publicly funded legal matters, including criminal, civil, family, immigration, housing, and mental health cases.
Can your legal aid billing software calculate fees automatically?
Yes, our legal aid billing software can automatically calculate fees based on time entries, tasks performed, and predefined fee structures, reducing the risk of manual errors and ensuring accurate billing.
Does your legal aid billing module help with compliance?
Yes, our legal aid billing software is designed to ensure compliance with legal aid rules and regulations, including formatting requirements for invoices, submitting claims within deadlines, and adhering to specific billing codes and rates.
How does your legal aid billing software help with time tracking?
Lawsyst has built-in time tracking features, allowing fee earners to log hours spent on tasks from directly within the software.
Are paralegal hours billable?
Yes, paralegal work can usually be billed at a lower rate than attorney time. Record tasks clearly and use the correct billing code for paralegal services.
Is your legal aid software secure?
Lawsyst has several high-level security features, including data encryption, secure login protocols, and role-based access controls, to protect sensitive client and case information.
How does Lawsyst help reduce admin tasks?
By automating time tracking, invoice generation, and LAA submissions, our legal aid billing software significantly reduces administrative tasks, allowing law firms to save time and increase efficiency.
How often should I submit invoices?
Most legal aid programs require monthly submissions. Always follow the schedule stated in your provider contract to avoid delays in payment.
Can your legal aid billing system track unbilled entries?
Yes, Lawsyst allows users to track billed and unbilled entries. This ensures that no billable time or task is overlooked and helps law firms maintain accurate records for billing purposes.