Legal Reporting
and Dashboards
BizMagnet Legal Reporting gives partners, finance teams, and operations managers real-time visibility across matters, billing, WIP, utilization, and profitability — all from a single connected dashboard so decisions are based on current data, not reconstructed reports.
Every report draws from live data across matters, billing, finance, and HR — so partners and management always see the current position, not last month’s picture.
How dashboards help
Dashboards in BizMagnet surface the most important metrics for each audience without requiring a custom report every time.
How Legal Suite dashboards help?
1. Partner-level dashboards
Managing partners see a real-time summary of revenue, utilization, WIP, and matter status — across the firm or filtered by practice area, period, or individual lawyer.
2. Finance dashboards
Finance teams see AR aging, outstanding collections, billing pipeline, and period close readiness without pulling data from multiple sources.
3. Billing team reports
The billing team accesses WIP position, draft invoices, approval status, and recovery rates so billing cycles run faster and with fewer corrections.
4. Lawyer-level visibility
Individual lawyers can see their own time entries, matter coverage, utilization, and open tasks — supporting accountability without manual reporting.
5. Management reporting
Regular management reports are generated from live data so board and management presentations reflect the actual current state of the firm, not the position at the last close.
Delayed reporting vs live dashboards
The gap between receiving a report and being able to act on it is where decisions get made slowly — or not at all.
| Reporting area | Traditional approach | BizMagnet Reporting |
|---|---|---|
| Matter status | Requested from team leads; inconsistent format | Live matter status visible by partner, lawyer, or practice area |
| WIP position | Compiled at month end from billing records | Aged WIP visible in real time by file partner and matter |
| AR aging | Produced weekly or monthly by finance | Live AR aging by client and matter, always current |
| Utilization | Estimated from timesheet exports | Lawyer utilization rates calculated automatically by period |
| Partner performance | Reviewed quarterly from billing summaries | Partner dashboards updated in real time |
| Management reporting | Prepared manually; takes days; often out of date | Generated from live data; always reflects current position |
A practical example
Scenario: A managing partner who needed weekly performance visibility without waiting for finance reports
Before BizMagnet, the managing partner received a monthly summary prepared by the finance team. It covered billing, outstanding AR, and matter counts — but by the time it arrived, the numbers were already two to three weeks old. Decisions about resourcing and billing targets were based on information that no longer reflected the firm’s actual position.
With BizMagnet dashboards, the managing partner accesses a live view of WIP, utilization by lawyer, AR aging, and matter status at any time. Weekly management meetings now start from real numbers. The finance team spends less time preparing reports and more time acting on what the data shows.
Frequently asked questions
What types of reports are available in BizMagnet Legal Suite?
The suite includes matter reports, timesheet reports, billing and WIP reports, finance reports including AR aging and GL summaries, utilization and recovery reports, HR reports, and asset reports — all drawing from live data across the connected modules.
Can partners access their own dashboards without IT support?
Yes. Partner-level dashboards are built into BizMagnet so managing partners and practice group leaders can access their key metrics directly without requesting a report from finance or IT.
How current is the data in the dashboards?
Reports and dashboards draw from live data across all connected Legal Suite modules — matter management, billing, finance, HR, and time capture — so the numbers always reflect the current position of the firm.
Can I filter reports by lawyer, practice area, or period?
Yes. Reports can be filtered by lawyer, matter, practice area, period, and partner so each audience sees the data that is relevant to their role and review cycle.
Does reporting connect to HR and payroll data?
Yes. HR and payroll reports are included in the suite covering payroll cost by department, leave utilization, and outstanding loans — giving finance and management a complete picture of people costs alongside billing revenue.
Is BizMagnet reporting suitable for Saudi law firms?
Yes. BizMagnet ERP Legal Suite is built by AIN Technologies, a ZATCA-certified ERP provider in Saudi Arabia since 2000, and is designed to meet the reporting needs of legal firms operating in the Saudi market.
See your firm’s data in real time
Request a demo and see how BizMagnet dashboards give partners and finance teams the live visibility they need to run the firm with confidence.
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