A settlement amount or flat fee is a fixed sum, not an hourly calculation. If you enter hours on the Time/Fees screen, Legal Accounting applies the fee earner's rate and calculates the amount for you, which is not what you want for a fixed fee.

This article explains how to enter a fixed or flat amount instead.

Entering a fixed amount

To do this task:

1. Navigate to the Add Entries menu and then the Time/Fees tab.
2. Enter the file number.
3. Leave the Hours column empty.
4. Type the settlement or flat fee value directly into the Amount column.
5. Click Save.

The Time/Fees entry screen. 

Note: Leaving Hours empty is what stops the rate calculation. If you enter hours as well, the amount is recalculated from the fee earner's rate. Enter the Amount manually.