Project Description

Client Overview

Our client, a software firm based in Australia, required a specialized SaaS-based billing solution for law firms. They wanted a system that simplified time-based billing while providing accurate tracking of payments and invoices. The objective was to develop a centralized billing platform that could be accessed by law firms nationwide, allowing seamless management of financial transactions.

Problem Statement

Legal firms struggled with traditional billing methods that relied on spreadsheets and word documents, leading to inefficiencies, missed payments, and inaccurate invoicing. The main challenges included:

  • Inefficient Billing Processes: Manual invoice generation was time-consuming and prone to errors.

  • Time Tracking Issues: Lawyers needed a way to accurately bill for hours spent on client work, both on-site and off-site.

  • Limited Accessibility: Law firms with multiple branches required a centralized cloud-based solution.

  • Inaccurate Expense Tracking: Firms needed a system that could track expenses and disbursements while ensuring correct billing.

Proposed Solution

Ingenious Infotech developed a scalable SaaS billing software tailored for law firms. The platform provided:

  • Automated Time-Based Billing: Simplified the tracking of billable hours per client and case.

  • Cloud Accessibility: Enabled multiple branches to manage billing from a single online platform.

  • Customizable Invoicing: Allowed law firms to personalize invoices with their branding and reporting structure.

  • Expense & Disbursement Tracking: Ensured accurate recording of payments and outstanding balances.

  • Partial Payment Support: Maintained records of pending payments and upcoming bills.

Implementation

  • Business Analysis & Requirement Gathering: Conducted thorough research on legal billing workflows.

  • SaaS Architecture Development: Built a cloud-based system with a subscription-based model.

  • Time Tracking & Invoice Automation: Implemented time-tracking modules integrated with invoice generation.

  • Payment Gateway Integration: Enabled secure transactions via credit card and online banking.

  • Data Security & Compliance: Ensured financial data protection and legal compliance.

Key Features & Innovations

Law Firm Management:

  • Multi-branch accessibility for centralized monitoring.

  • Role-based access control for managing different user levels.

Billing & Invoicing:

  • Automated invoice generation based on tracked billable hours.

  • Batch-wise billing generation for efficiency.

  • Customizable invoice templates for branding.

Time Tracking & Expense Management:

  • Log and categorize billable hours per client.

  • Track expenses and disbursements for accurate invoicing.

  • Monitor pending payments and generate reminders.

Results & Impact

  • Improved Accuracy: Reduced errors in billing and payment tracking.

  • Increased Efficiency: Automated processes saved significant time for law firms.

  • Scalable & Secure: SaaS model ensured seamless scalability and data protection.

  • Enhanced Financial Management: Provided real-time insights into firm-wide billing activities.

  • Skills Used

      Third Party Library (Back End)
    • iTextSharp

    • Build, Deployment, Source Control & Project Mgmt Tools
    • Git

    • Third Party Library (Front End)
    • Chart.js
    • Twitter Bootstrap
    • ui-bootstrap

    • Database
    • MS SQL Server

    • Back End
    • Entity Framework

    • Languages
    • C#
    • HTML

    • Front End
    • AngularJs
    • CSS3