RVG
This feature allows you to import RVG files and create RVG invoices
How this feature creates benefits
This feature is particularly suitable for law firms based in Germany. It connects Vertec to the RVG calculator of the “Deutsche Anwaltverlag”, allowing German law firms to efficiently import, manage and settle their fees in their software for lawyers according to RVG. Import fees are automatically saved in Vertec, transferred to budgets and used as the basis for a professional invoice stating RVG fees.
German law firms benefit from a legally compliant settlement according to the RVG, reduced manual work steps and a secure and consistent transfer of fees in Vertec. This creates a transparent and efficient connection between the fee calculator and mandate settlement.
- Direct connection to the RVG calculator “Anwaltsgebühren.Online”
- Automatic import of RVG files including fee and budget allocation
- Creation of RVG invoices as PDF reports from Vertec
How it works
Invoices created with the RVG fee calculator can be exported as XML files and imported into Vertec, enabling end-to-end billing from fee calculation to invoice generation.
- Custom folder in system settings for import
- Access control via user rights
- If required, fees can be booked as expenses instead of services
- With the “RVG-Honorarnote” report template, invoices can be created at the click of a mouse listing the services and expenses as well as the RVG fees on a second page
Frequently asked questions
Can the invoice amount be reduced later by a deposit?
In the course of billing, Vertec takes account of advance payments. It automatically checks whether services or invoice amounts, such as expenses or outlays, have been recorded on a project. After the billable items on a project have been reviewed and approved, they are taken into account in the invoicing just like the advance payment.
Can invoices be sent by email?
Vertec can be configured with individual text templates for emails. Invoices are attached as PDF files.
What options does Vertec offer for invoicing?
Using Vertec, services can be charged according to various recording options.
- Billing by time
- Settlement of lump sums
- RVG calculation (Germany)
- Caps (reduced quotas)
Also, helpful is the splitting of invoices, within which the total of an invoice is distributed over several recipients. As for e-billing, Vertec works with the LEDES and XRechnung (Germany) formats.
How does the transfer of invoice data to the FAR work?
Invoice data is transferred using extensions. Many of these F&A interfaces are already cloud-ready. For more information, see the Knowledge Base article on all Vertec extensions at a glance.
How can I test Vertec without obligation?
You may test Vertec for 30 days free of charge and without obligation in your personal test environment.
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Is Vertec a software for lawyers?
Yes, Vertec is a law firm software that is specifically designed to run your law firm economically successful. Vertec is particularly suitable for modern law firms from 20 employees.
Vertec is available in On-Premises operation or runs in the Cloud Suite.
The scope of features ranges from collision checking to mandate management and deadline monitoring to individual invoicing processes, debt management and profit distribution.
In short, all typical processes that occur in a law firm on a daily basis are mapped.
As the ideal foundation for successful law firm management, Vertec helps you increase your productivity by providing you with just the tool you need to efficiently organize your law firm, digitize workflows and ultimately ensure smooth case and mandate management.
Vertec adapts to your processes – not the other way around.
What are the differences between a software for law firms and law firm management?
A software for law firms is a specialized software for lawyers that optimizes the everyday work of the legal professionals. For example, it continuously maps processes and thus creates transparency in your daily business. It focuses primarily on mandate-related and billing-relevant tasks.
Typical features include:
- File and Mandate Management
- Collision checks
- KYC
- Time tracking and recording
- Deadline monitoring
- Fee billing (e.g. via RVG in Germany)
- Debt management
- Document management
- Invoicing and controlling
Law firm management, on the other hand, describes the holistic organization and management of a law firm – in terms of legal, business administration and staff. A modern law firm software is part of efficient law firm management and contributes to smooth work.
The areas of law firm management also include:
- Organization of workflows and processes within the law firm
- Planning of staff on cases and mandates
- Controlling and analyzing relevant KPIs (such as turnover/billables, capacity utilization, profitability)
- Client retention
- Strategy and law firm business development
Law firm management is therefore to be considered in a more comprehensive way and goes beyond the purely legal features of a law firm software. Law firm management is the strategic and organizational approach that sees the law firm as a business enterprise that needs to be run economically successfully on the long term. Law firm software, however, is much more the operative tool for your daily work.
