Bill time actually worked, including where a tool shortened the task
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- From the time file and the tool logs the lawyer supplies, list tasks where elapsed time and billed time may diverge.
- What the lawyer must review
- Bill for work done (Rule 1.5 and Opinion 512)
- Do not bill time not spent (Florida 24-1, California)
- Do not mark up AI overhead without the required agreement
- Written for / version
- United States versionUSNZ
Rules that apply
The document starts from the task name. Change it if this piece of work is different.
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Consider narrowly defined preparation support after confirming the tool’s capability and permitted scope. |
| Lawyer | Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output. |
Checklist
- Review operative clauses in the complete document, including definitions, cross-references, schedules and inconsistencies with the instructions.
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.