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title: "MatterOS: the Notion operating system for lawyers"
url: https://thematteros.com/product
updated: 2026-10-17
author: Raghav Handa
---

# MatterOS: the Notion operating system for lawyers

MatterOS is a Notion template for lawyers built on the Matter Method. It gives you six connected databases (Matters, Actions, Time, Team, Evidence and Research), client and invoice records, a practice dashboard, a playbook, a setup walkthrough and an AI prompt pack, all inside your own Notion workspace. It is a template, not hosted software.

## Key takeaways

- One payment of $99; the workspace lives in your own Notion, so you own your data.
- Six connected parts of legal work, each with a test you can apply to your practice.
- It runs on Notion plans you already have; some team features work best on Notion Plus.
- It does not include trust accounting, court-rules calendaring or integrated billing.

## What is inside MatterOS?

- The full MatterOS Notion workspace (all six M·A·T·T·E·R databases + practice dashboard)
- The Matter Method playbook
- Setup video walkthrough
- AI prompt pack
- Lifetime updates

| Part | What it does |
| --- | --- |
| Matter | Matters hub: one page per case with status, parties, key dates and every linked record. |
| Actions | Actions database: deadlines, owners, urgency type and “consequence if missed”. |
| Time | Time log: entries linked to matters, with practice-level views. |
| Team | Team layer: roles, responsibilities and handover notes on every matter. |
| Evidence | Evidence register: classification, tags and review status per document. |
| Research | Research library: notes linked to matters, cross-referenced by practice area. |

Alongside the six, MatterOS includes Clients and Invoices records linked to every matter, ready-to-use AI prompts to summarise a matter, draft a client update or build a next-steps checklist, and a quick start guide that takes you from duplicating the template to opening your first matter.


## How does it work in practice?

1. Duplicate it: After purchase you receive a link to duplicate MatterOS into your own Notion workspace.
2. Add your first client and matter: Replace the sample entries with real ones; start with Matters and Actions.
3. Log the first action and its deadline: Every action has an owner, a deadline and a matter.
4. Run your week from the dashboard: Deadlines, overdue actions, unbilled time and matters without a next step.

- See the full feature list: https://thematteros.com/features
- How to build a matter management system in Notion: https://thematteros.com/blog/matter-management-in-notion


## Who is it for?

- Solo practitioners and small firms of two to ten lawyers.
- Young lawyers building a practice.
- In-house counsel who need matter tracking without client billing.
- Any practice area: the six parts of legal work are jurisdiction-neutral and every field is editable.

- MatterOS by practice area: https://thematteros.com/for


## What MatterOS is not

MatterOS is not software-as-a-service, not a replacement for trust accounting or court-rules calendaring, and not legal advice. It does not host your data, send emails on your behalf or integrate with billing systems on its own. Where you need those, use dedicated tools alongside it.


## FAQ

### What is MatterOS?

A Notion template for lawyers built on the Matter Method, with six connected databases, a dashboard, a playbook, a setup walkthrough and an AI prompt pack.

### Is MatterOS software I log in to?

No. It is a template you duplicate into your own Notion workspace, so you use Notion to run it.

### How much does MatterOS cost?

$99, one payment. Future versions are included. You also need a Notion account.

### Does it handle billing and trust accounting?

No. It tracks time by matter; use dedicated accounting tools for invoicing and client money.

### Can I customise it?

Yes. Every database, property and view is editable.

## Sources

- [Notion: Duplicate public pages](https://www.notion.com/help/duplicate-public-pages)
- [Notion: Intro to databases](https://www.notion.com/help/intro-to-databases)