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Firm invoices using LEDES converter

The AI-powered PDF to LEDES converter uses Generative AI to extract data from PDFs and other non-LEDES invoice files and convert them into the structured LEDES format. This makes the invoice review process more efficient and improves billing transparency.
The invoice posting experience doesn’t change dramatically for firms. You post PDF invoices following a simplified version of the existing
Other file upload
 option. However, you must review the converted invoice to ensure its accuracy before it is sent to the company and routed for approval.

Process overview

Converting a non-LEDES invoice into LEDES, PDF or other supported format, adds 1 additional step to the invoice posting process:
  1. Post the PDF or non-LEDES invoice using the
    Other file upload
     option.
    1. The invoice is routed for processing and data extraction, which takes approximately 60 minutes.
    2. During this time, the invoice status is
      On hold
      .
    3. You receive an email notification when the conversion is complete.
  2. Review the converted invoice - an additional step.
    1. Ensure the invoice data was extracted correctly and that the total amounts match the original invoice file.
    2. Select
      Post & close
       to send the invoice for approval.

Invoice posting

Companies identify which firms or firm offices are required to participate in the PDF to LEDES invoice conversion process.
If your firm or firm office is participating, you post invoices using the
Other file upload
 option. When you select this option, you are immediately notified that the invoice will be converted to LEDES and will be on hold until the conversion is confirmed.
The information required during posting is minimal: invoice number, invoice currency, and the invoice file.
The following file types are supported for conversion: PDF, Word, image, text, and XML. Files of other types won’t be accepted. Refer to the recommended best practices for formatting your invoice files to ensure a smooth and accurate conversion process.
After selecting
Post & close
 in the invoice posting window, you are taken to the
Post invoices
 page, which displays the following message:
STATUS: Delivery on hold
The
View invoices
 page displays all invoices currently undergoing conversion, as well as those ready for review, grouped together in the
Invoices on hold
 section.

Invoice details

When you access the invoice details page while the invoice is being processed, the
On hold
 section indicates that the conversion to LEDES is in progress.
When you access the invoice details page of a converted invoice, the
Review LEDES invoice
 button is available in the
On hold
 section and in the invoice toolbar.

Notifications

When the conversion is complete, you receive an email notification that the invoice is
Ready for review
.
The email contains a link to the
View invoices
 page, where invoices ready for review are listed in the
On hold
 section. The
Ready for review
 link appears in the
Status
 column for each invoice that is ready for review.

Conversion failures

If your invoice file is missing essential information or can't be read, the system automatically rejects the invoice. You receive a notification detailing the reason for rejection. Review the information provided, update your invoice file to resolve the issue, and repost the invoice for processing.

This article applies to:

  • Product: Legal Tracker
  • Subject: Invoices
  • Audiences: Firm