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Time Tracking for Lawyers

Billable hours are the lifeblood of legal practice. TimeTrack Pro gives lawyers precise, defensible time records that stand up to client audits and satisfy bar association billing guidelines.

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Why lawyers struggle with time tracking

  • 1Reconstructing time entries at the end of the day leads to lost billable hours — studies show lawyers lose 10–30% of billable time to poor tracking
  • 2Clients increasingly demand detailed billing narratives, not just '2.5 hours — legal research'
  • 3Managing different billing arrangements (hourly, contingency, flat fee, blended rates) across matters is complex
  • 4Ethical obligations require contemporaneous timekeeping, but the pressure of deadlines makes real-time logging difficult

How TimeTrack Pro helps lawyers

Contemporaneous timer starts when you open a matter file, ensuring ethically compliant real-time records

Descriptive entry fields with matter and task codes align with UTBMS/LEDES billing standards

Pre-bill review workflows let you edit narratives and adjust time before sending the invoice

Client and matter hierarchies support complex billing structures including split billing and blended rates

Common projects lawyers track

Contract drafting, review, and negotiationLitigation support and court filingsCorporate formation and governanceIntellectual property filings and prosecutionReal estate transactions and closingsRegulatory compliance and advisory opinions

Average hourly rate for lawyers

$150–$500/hr

US market range — rates vary by experience, specialization, and location.

Frequently asked questions

How do lawyers track billable hours accurately?
Contemporaneous timekeeping is the gold standard — log time as you work, not at the end of the day. TimeTrack Pro's real-time timer eliminates the guesswork. Bar association studies show that same-day time entry captures 20–30% more billable time than next-day reconstruction.
What billing increment should lawyers use?
Most law firms bill in 6-minute (0.1 hour) increments, though some clients are pushing for actual-time billing. TimeTrack Pro records exact time and lets you round to your preferred increment when generating invoices.
How do lawyers handle non-billable administrative time?
Track it separately under a non-billable category. TimeTrack Pro lets you mark entries as billable or non-billable. Monitoring your non-billable ratio helps identify efficiency improvements and supports accurate capacity planning.
What is LEDES billing format and do I need it?
LEDES (Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standard) is a standardized e-billing format required by many corporate clients and insurance companies. TimeTrack Pro supports LEDES-compatible exports, making it easy to submit invoices through major e-billing platforms.
How do I justify legal fees to cost-sensitive clients?
Detailed, contemporaneous time entries with clear narratives are your best defense. TimeTrack Pro produces granular reports that show exactly what work was performed and why. This level of transparency significantly reduces billing disputes.

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