Time Entry

The Time Entry tab is used to enter time or view the time that has been entered for the matter selected in the main section of the notebook. The Time Entry tab is used by multiple LawManager notebooks. The fields will differ depending on the notebook used to access the tab. The information below pertains to the Time Entry tab accessed from any of the Matter Manager notebooks, including Matters, Litigation, Contracts, Matter Financials and Investigations.

Time Entry Tab Field Definitions

Field	Description	Required (Y/N)
Date	The date work was performed. If entering data, this field will default to today's date. You can enter an alternative date by clicking in the field to open a calendar.	Y
Timekeeper	The person who performed the work. This field will default to the current user, but you can select another timekeeper from the dropdown list.	Y
Matter	The matter for which time is being entered.	Y
Hours Worked	The number of hours worked by the timekeeper.	Y
Cost Rate	The hourly rate for the timekeeper.	Y
Amount Worked	The calculated amount or cost of the work.
Task	The task performed by the timekeeper. If entering data, you must select a code from the UTBMS Task Codes dropdown list.	N (optional)
Activity	The activity performed by the timekeeper. If entering data, you must select a code from the UTBMS Activity Codes dropdown list.	N (optional)
Narrative	A description of the work performed. Click to make a brief entry on the notepad.	N

Note: LawManager tab records include fields containing audit and security information. For a detailed explanation of these fields, see Viewing Audit Fields and Security Information.