When you view, request, or create a Matter in Brightflag, you’ll see a set of standard fields that describe the Matter.
This article explains what each field means.
📌 Field availability and values are controlled by your client.
🧾 Matter Fields Explained
Matter Field | What It Means |
Matter Name | Name of the legal project or case |
Matter Reference | Brightflag’s unique ID for the Matter |
Client Matter ID | Matter ID defined by the client |
Firm Matter Reference | Internal reference used by your firm |
Currency | Currency used for Matter spend |
Matter Category | Type of legal work |
Entity | Client legal entity that instructed the Matter |
Budget | Total budget set for the Matter |
Department | Client department responsible for the Matter |
Internal Matter Lead | Client’s in-house attorney for the Matter |
Country | Country or jurisdiction of the Matter |
Lead Outside Counsel | Vendor attorney leading the Matter |
⚠️ Common Points of Confusion
Matter Reference ≠ Client Matter ID ≠ Firm Matter Reference
Some fields may be required or locked based on client settings
Clients may use custom Matter fields not listed here
If you’re unsure how to complete a field, contact your client for guidance.