Changing Initials When Entering Time for Attorneys

    Step-by-Step Guide for Changing Initials When Entering Time for Attorneys or other professionals 

    Follow this guide to correctly change the initials when entering time for someone else from the Events tab in Matters. 

    Step 1: Open the Matter Events tab and click on the Event you want to enter time against 

    • Click the Create Transaction button (time entry button) on the relevant event This will open the Transactions window, specifically the Time Entry pane.  

    • The system will automatically begin the time entry, but because you are the person entering time, the initials will display as your own. 

    Step 2: Update the Initials Field 

    • Locate the field showing your initials on the transaction entry.  

    • Click on the initials field and replace your initials with the initials of the professional for whom you are recording time. 

    Step 3: Complete Task Code, Unit, Component, Narrative 

    • Select Task Code from the list of available task codes for the matter. 

    • Enter the amount of time spent on the event in the Units field. 

    • Component may be setup to automatically populate but if not, type T in component. 

    • Narrative will automatically populate with the event note, modify if necessary 

    And that's it! By following these steps, you'll ensure that the time is accurately billed under the correct professional's initials. 

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