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Antidote helps law firms automate billing compliance by reviewing time entries against outside counsel guidelines (OCGs) and flagging potential issues before invoices go out. This guide gets you started quickly, with paths tailored to your role.

Understand the basics​

Start here if you want to understand how Antidote works before diving in.

  • Key Concepts — Learn the core concepts: time entries, pre-bills, matters, flags, and rulesets.
  • Roles and Permissions — Understand what each role can see and do in Antidote.

First-time login​

Antidote uses Single Sign-On (SSO), so you log in with your existing company credentials.

  1. You'll receive an invite email from Antidote after your administrator adds you.
  2. Click the link to accept the invite.
  3. Navigate to your firm's Antidote URL (e.g., https://your-firm.antidotelegal.com).
  4. Enter your work email and sign in through your identity provider.

For detailed instructions, see Login.

Choose your path​

Your day-to-day experience in Antidote depends on your role. Find your role below and follow the recommended setup.

Administrators​

Admins configure the system and manage users. If you're setting up Antidote for your organization:

  1. Set up SSO — Configure single sign-on for your firm.
    → SSO Setup Guide

  2. Invite users — Add team members and assign appropriate roles.
    → User Management

  3. Configure rulesets — Set up billing rules that match your firm's policies and client requirements.
    → Understanding Rulesets

Partners​

Partners review pre-bills and have visibility into client data. After logging in:

  1. Explore the Dashboard — See analytics and insights for your assigned clients.

  2. Review flags — Understand how Antidote identifies potential billing issues.
    → Flags

  3. Review pre-bills — Learn how to review and approve pre-bills before invoicing.
    → Pre-Bills

  4. Manage your time — View and correct your own time entries in My Time.

Billing Team​

Billing Team members handle billing operations across the organization:

  1. Review flagged entries — Learn how Antidote flags entries and suggests corrections.
    → Flags
    → Suggestions

  2. Manage pre-bills — Process pre-bills across your assigned clients.
    → Pre-Bills

  3. Understand time entry statuses — Track where entries are in the review process.
    → Time Entry Status

Timekeepers​

Timekeepers manage their own time entries. After logging in:

  1. Check My Time — View time entries that need your attention.

  2. Review suggestions — Antidote may suggest corrections to help your entries pass client guidelines.
    → Suggestions

  3. Set up notifications — Get notified when entries need correction.
    → Profile and Notifications

Configure your notifications​

Stay informed about activity that matters to you. You can receive emails for:

  • Pre-bill review requests.
  • Flags on your recent time entries (daily or weekly).
  • Activity summaries (weekly or monthly).

→ Profile and Notifications

Need help?​

If you have questions or run into issues, contact us at [email protected].