| Billing workflow map | Current process, stakeholder roles, approval steps, escalation points, and known bottlenecks. | Process document or visual map | Audit and setup | Stakeholder interviews and existing workflow notes |
| Billing calendar | Recurring cutoffs, reviewer deadlines, client submission dates, and reporting dates. | Shared calendar or tracker | Setup and ongoing support | Billing cadence and key contacts |
| Invoice readiness checklist | Matter code checks, rate validation, time-entry completeness, narrative review, and guideline references. | Checklist or platform workflow | Production support | Billing rules, matter data, and review criteria |
| Ebilling submission tracker | Portal status, submission date, acceptance status, rejection reason, correction owner, and resubmission notes. | Tracker or dashboard | Implementation and ongoing support | Portal access and client-specific requirements |
| Exception and rejection log | Issue categories, affected invoice, action required, responsible party, and closure date. | Operational log | Ongoing support | Rejection notices and correction rules |
| Billing performance report | Open invoices, WIP status, aging, approval backlog, rejection trends, and service notes. | Report or dashboard | Reporting | Billing exports and approved reporting definitions |
| Standard operating procedure | Repeatable instructions, handoffs, quality-control steps, communication cadence, and access rules. | SOP document | Documentation and training | Process decisions and client approvals |