This article shows how to set up and use Client Interest schemes within Insight Legal.
Setting Up
- Go to 'System' > 'Settings'
- Select 'Interest Rate Schemes'
Adding a New Scheme
- Click 'Add'
- Enter 'Code' and 'Description'
- Select the 'Default Nominal'
Adding Bands
- Click on the Pen icon
- Click on the + icon
- Enter the amount for the upper limit of the band range
- Continue to add bands by clicking on the + icon and entering the amount if required
- When all bands are entered click the pen icon to finish
**The bands will then be shown with both upper and lower amounts**
Adding Change Dates
- Click on the + icon
- Select the date the rate is to take effect from
- Keep 'Change Date' unlocked until you have added the rate values
- In the Rate window click on the figure in the date column
- Enter the rate value
- Click 'Save'
**The Change Date will lock when you click 'Save'**
**Once a Client Interest Scheme has been set up it can be selected for individual matters in the Matter Maintenance screen. Please see our guide Setting up a New Matter for more details**
Running a Client Interest Scheme
Loading the Entries
- Go to 'Accounts' > 'Client Interest'
- Enter any relevant filters if required
- Click 'Load Entries'
Entering Payment Details
- In Payment Transaction Details enter 'Date' and 'Reference'
- Enter Description
Posting the Entries
- Check that all the correct matters have been selected
- Check the 'Totals and Summaries' section
- Click 'Post'
Saving the Report
- Save or Print the Interest Payment Report