What is time tracking software for law firms?
Time tracking software helps legal professionals record billable hours, track time spent on cases and ensure accurate billing for clients. This software for makes it easier for law firms to document the time spent on legal tasks and matters and invoice clients accordingly.
How does time tracking software benefit my law firm?
Time recording software increases billing accuracy, enhances client transparency, reduces administrative workload, and ensures that no billable time is missed. It also simplifies compliance with internal and client-specific billing requirements.
Can I track both billable and non-billable hours?
Yes, time tracking software allows you to differentiate between billable and non-billable hours. This helps ensure that you track all activities, even those that are not directly invoiced to clients, such as internal meetings or administrative tasks.
How does your software calculate billable time for clients?
Lawsyst enables you to input the time spent on various tasks, which can then be used to calculate the billable amount. Our software can also track fixed-fee arrangements, retainer agreements, or contingency fees.
Can I set different billing rates for different clients or matters?
Yes, time tracking software lets you set custom billing rates for each client or matter, ensuring accurate billing according to your firm’s pricing structure or specific client agreements.
Can I track time spent on multiple cases or matters simultaneously?
Yes, you can track time for multiple matters at once. The software allows you to assign time entries to specific cases or clients, making it easier to manage your time across various legal matters.
How can I track time when I am working remotely or on the go?
Many time tracking solutions are cloud-based and mobile-friendly, allowing you to track time from anywhere, whether you’re in the office, in the courtroom, or working remotely.
How does your time recording software help with client invoicing?
Our software simplifies invoicing by generating accurate, detailed invoices based on the time recorded. You can automatically include time logs, rates, and expenses on client invoices, reducing administrative effort and billing errors.
Can I track time spent on phone calls, meetings, or emails?
Yes, our time tracking software allows you to log time spent on various activities, including phone calls, meetings, and emails, ensuring that every minute spent on a client’s matter is properly recorded and accounted for.
How does your software ensure accurate time recording and prevent errors?
Our time tracking software uses real-time timers, automated time logging, and detailed activity tracking to reduce human error and ensure that time is logged accurately, even for short or fragmented tasks.
How does our software help with compliance and regulatory requirements?
Lawsyst’s time tracking software ensures compliance by maintaining a detailed record of all time entries, preserving an audit trail of billable hours, and enabling firms to follow client-specific billing rules and external regulations.
Can I track time by specific task or project?
Yes, our software allows you to break down time into specific tasks or projects, so you can track individual aspects of a case or matter, such as depositions, document review, or trial preparation.
Can I generate reports on my time entries?
Yes, our time recording software provides customisable reports on time entries, including summary reports, billable hours, time per client or matter, and efficiency analysis, which are useful for performance tracking and client billing.
Is your software secure and compliant with confidentiality requirements?
Yes, our time tracking software uses strong encryption methods, secure access controls, and complies with data privacy regulations, ensuring that all sensitive client and matter information is protected.