Outcome & Fee Billing

Q: Does this replace the billing specialist's involvement entirely?

No, the specialist still reviews flagged exceptions and confirms unusual cases, but routine calculations run without manual input.

Q: Can this integrate with the accounting and e-signature tools we already use?

Yes, it is designed to connect with common accounting and document tools already in use at most firms.

Q: Will this work with our existing retainer agreements and settlement records?

It reads existing retainer terms and settlement data as they currently exist, without requiring reformatting.

Q: What happens when a settlement amount falls outside normal calculation rules?

Those cases are automatically flagged and routed to a manager for manual review before an invoice goes out.

Accurate contingency and fixed-fee invoices go out the door as soon as a claim is resolved, with no manual calculation or chasing.

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About This Automation

Outcome and fee billing ties a settlement notice to a contingency fee calculation, a retainer check, and a client invoice. Handled manually, it drags across several people and tools, creating delays and calculation errors that surface after the invoice is already sent.

The automated version reads the settlement notice, applies the correct fee tier and retainer terms, and produces the invoice for review. Only exceptions above a set threshold need a human look, so invoices go out the same day instead of within a week.

Key features:

Extract settlement amounts and claim details directly from incoming notifications

Apply the correct contingency fee tier automatically based on client terms

Check calculated fees against retainer caps and minimums before invoicing

Route only exception cases above a set threshold for manual approval

Generate and send itemized invoices without manual drafting

Update the claim tracker automatically once payment is logged

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Top friction points when done manually

The issues teams report most often with this process

#	Friction point	Companies Report This
1	Fee calculation errors Manual percentage tier application leads to invoices needing correction.	80%
2	Slow manager approval Invoices sit waiting for sign-off before they can reach the client.	67%
3	Retainer terms missed Caps or minimums in the retainer agreement get overlooked under time pressure.	53%
4	Delayed invoice turnaround Clients wait several days for an invoice after a settlement is confirmed.	40%
5	Reconciliation gaps Payments are logged inconsistently against the original claim file.	26%

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Automation readiness

How well-suited this process is for automation

Process Pain Score™

8.0/ 10

AI Fit Rating™

8.9/ 10

Automation Lift Index™

8.3/ 10

Hidden Overhead™

6.4/ 10

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Settlement Email Receivedtrigger

The automation platform watches the claims inbox for carrier settlement confirmations and starts the workflow automatically.

2. Extract Settlement Details

The automation parses the notice to pull the claim ID, settlement amount, and carrier reference.

3. Pull Fee Schedule And Contract Terms

The workflow fetches the client's retainer terms and applicable fee tier fee schedule.

4. Calculate Fee Owed

The automation applies the tiered percentage, minimums, and caps to compute the exact fee due on the settlement.

5. Manager Reviews Flagged Fee

If the calculated fee exceeds the auto-approval threshold, a alert routes it to the finance manager for a quick check.

6. Create Invoice

An approved fee calculation automatically generates an itemized invoice.

7. Send Invoice To Client

The invoice and settlement summary are emailed to the client automatically.

8. Update Claim Record

The claim tracker is updated to show the invoice as sent and awaiting payment.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before mapping this process.

What does this automation handle for outcome-based invoicing?

It reads settlement details, applies the correct calculation tier, checks retainer terms, and prepares the client invoice.

Does this replace the billing specialist's involvement entirely?

Can this integrate with the accounting and e-signature tools we already use?

Will this work with our existing retainer agreements and settlement records?

What happens when a settlement amount falls outside normal calculation rules?

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Process pain:8.0/10

Mapped by:4 Companies

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