Can anyone recommend an app or software for tracking billable hours to make it easier to put together and submit timesheets? I work for a small firm and all of our billing/invoicing is done manually. Every couple of weeks I go through my notes to type up my timesheets and I’m wondering if there’s an app that can record my time as I work and then put that all together categorized by client to submit for invoicing. I don’t need to note how much a particular client pays per hour.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

We use Inapp time

like

Toggl

like

We use InTapp as well. With a little work, you could probably develop an excel spreadsheet that would meet your needs.

like

If you don’t need timers, excel would work great. Put client and matter numbers in separate columns and then you’d be able to filter to get reports at client level or for an individual matter. (On accurate timekeeping, I was taught enter your billing contemporaneously ideally, or at least 2 times per day. You lose track of an amazing amount of time when you go back and reconstruct. I know because I get busy and have days I have to reconstruct. I always regret it!)

like

Depending on what state you are in, your bar association may have a practice management program that can offer advice as well.

The ideal time tracking program will integrate with whatever system/software you use for invoicing/bookkeeping.

like

Smokeball

like

I use Excel. I type in the time I start, the time I stop, and it calculates the time as a decimal rounded to the nearest 0.05 for me. Then I input those into the online service my firm uses to keep track of billables and generate invoices.

like

Timeular

Centerbase

I highly recommend daily time entry, and using a program that has timers. It’s such a time suck to go back and recreate it after the fact.

We use PCLaw.

So do we! It's terrible. So ancient.

like

I input hours and expenses on a Canadian software cloud app called Freshbooks. It’s flexible, posts payments that I can align with bank statements, and customer support is great.

We have a time tracking/billing software, but I love to use HoursTracker on iPhone with the Apple Watch widget. I often meet with corporate boards and the watch widget makes clicking in and out of matters so easy, same with going to court.

We use TimeMatters; the multiple timers are the most helpful feature. Definitely have to track it in real time or all those 30-second 0.1s tend to fall though the cracks.

Related Posts

Hi frds,

Any openings for automation tester in Chennai. I will be released from my project this month and will be transferred to Chennai. Please help

like

Hi guys, I am a CFA & FRM holder passed out of tier I b school. I have 8+ years of experience in equity research & project financing roles. I'm taking a break & would like to work on hourly basis as a consultant (part time) for some months due to personal commitments. Please let me know in case any of you guys can offer me anything!

like

(Not frm Accenture)
If you are on notice period and not doing work properly or on time then what can be the consequence ?
They cant put me on performance defaulters as I voluntarily resigned and also got good feedback from client.
The reason I resigned was the sh^^head manager and project.
He said I would be released from project soon and then on bench but after resigning he is saying you have to serve the NP n we cant release early.
This is only option left to get released from this sh^t place

like

Anybody got any good recos on stats/coding courses for beginners? I’m an extremely client-facing analytics guy with knowledge of these things but not really the technical skills to execute.

helpfullike

I woke up and realized what’s bothering me about my (biglaw) firm.

They’ve been so busy bragging about how great of a job they’re doing responding to client inquiries and guiding them (cont)

like

If your client hired a life coach/consultant to help them through a family law matter, what would you want them to focus on and what’s hands off?

like

Capgemini project - .Net Core, Microservices, Angular

FIS Project - .Net MVC

IBM Project - don't know

Capgemini - 18.5 fixed + 2L variable
FIS - 17.10 fixed + 1.90L variable
IBM - 17.14 fixed

Looking for highly job security with better project

like

Steps to become project manager. Am a non IT person. How can I start my career as project management team

What is good altimetrik pune or citi pune?
In altimetrik they giving me Western Union project.. any idea about it

Maybe I’m just realizing I’m lazy… but do y’all ever get assigned an actual, hard research or drafting project and realize you don’t like the effort? Like plz let me go back to doc review.

likefunny

Hii all ....
Can anyone give me some info regarding project allocation in tiger analytics?
It has been 3 months since I joined...still not allocated to any project.....
I am little worried about the recession news coming......

like

Today I messed up doing a delivery. The client was expecting the supplies at 3pm in the warehouse, however, there was an accident on the highway and traffic was insane. It slipped my mind to let them know about the delay. Now, they believe it was me being irresponsible and are threatening to fire me for not reporting on time and possible losing them a client. What can I do to fix the situation?

like

Digital strategist with tons of experience soup-to-nuts. At this for more years than I care to think. Any tips on finding opportunities client side? It’s only a matter of time before layoffs start

like

Just got offered to join potential project that would relocate me to LA for 3-4 months for onsite work. Their office is downtown, I’m single, 29 have the flexibility in lifestyle for this kind of move. Is it worth coming to LA rn? There are obvious Covid risks, but anything else I should consider when looking at this move? Thank you

like

Hi Fishes,

Got an offer from HCL for CITI project and another offer from Tata Technologies. Both are offering same compensation. Which will be better to join for my growth? Please advise.

like

Hello Fishes,

I joined CG on 27th July, the first project require me to work on documentation not related to my tech(networking) this I said no and went on bench.
The second project/client they tagged asking me to wrok on FTP L1 Monitoring and t-shoot.
Again this is not relevant to my exp(6 years in Network).

How to get released from this? the upper line is not in touch with me not they responding with update

What options do i have, what if I abscond?

Will they give me exp letter?

Hey everyone i have joined Accenture as a fresher on career level 11 as a fullstack engineering Analyst. Cleared GFT and all learning stuffs. But i am on bench for approx 1.5 month. What to do?how to get project for base location gurugram or delhi ncr. I get mails but they are demanding 2+ year of experience. Can anyone refer me? I know java , spring framework and started learning react js.

like

I am an AE moving to a PM role at my agency.

Since I will have the PM title, what is the roadmap for moving to FAANG (or similar) or SaaS digital end to end dev/implementation companies as a Technical PM/Senior PM/Program Manager?

I have 5 YOE in Account Management, 2+ of which are in heavy digital working with Dev, Digital PMs, and client tech/implementation teams.

I also have had some direct experience in PM and will be building those specific skills in my new role.

like

Hi , I have joined IBM 20 days back, got rejected in two client interviews till now ,the interview was full deeper . From last 1 week there is no update from anyone. Worried about the future. Had another offer from cognizant which I got before Joining IBM but it has 30% less CTC and the joining date is 26 dec

Any idea what is the best decision to take. Can I stay here on bench for long time
Tech stack - spark,Scala,Hadoop,hive

like
like

More Posts

My base location is chennai and I got a project from Hyderabad location and that too I have to work from client office so I will have to travel to hyderabad and work at client office. Will I be eligible for deputation allowance and accomodation??
If yes for how long will cts provide me these??

like

Been 2 weeks since the final interview...and nothing has happened yet, not even a reference check. Is it a bad sign? Bay Area

like

Hello Guys,
How HTC global service in terms job security

like

Hi Fishes,

How about the investment banking projects in HTC and the scope for the same.

Please advise guys.

like

Go LTC go!

like

Kindly help in choosing the right option.
YOE - 5.8
Skill - Adobe AEM + JAVA

Adobe - 27 LPA ctc
Wipro - 26 LPA ctc
VMware - 27LPA base + 3LPA variable + RSU + retirals

like

Currently on training about handling E-commerce (product research). Planning to have side hustle with it, anyone want to give a chance?

likehelpful

Wanted to check if there are product management/BA opening at thoughtworks india ?
requesting a referral for same

like

What is the salary range for Sr. Administrative Asst. 20 yrs experience, 8 yrs with firmNYC? Client facing with client C-Suite EA’s to schedule PPMD mtgs. Heavy calendar management.

like

What's the ECTC of a 3-year QA automation engg who wants to apply for an SDET? What is the package we can expect.

like

I’m thinking of applying for a sales role at Salesforce, but there are so many roles that meet my experience. I don’t want to apply for a bunch of positions, and no one is replying to me for a conversation on LinkedIn. Would anyone here be willing to give me some advice/guidance?

like

New dracena is not stoked, whats his deal?

Post Photo
like

Any ideas for a 40th bday venue? Dinner with a good vibe and lounge after? Did MaD last year for him and they had a semi private but still very much in the mix for 15 people. I honestly can’t think of what to do but he’s bougieAF. Steak48 is an option. Looking for any other cool things you’ve hosted or attended lately?

like
like

There’s a senior architect at my firm that’s absolutely toxic as heck but on Fridays, he becomes his alter ego. All like “Happy Friday!” and “you’re very welcome” and “hope you have a fantastic weekend!” No joke, he really is a different person.

likefunny

Best big law firms in DC?

like

What benefit you love most at your firm?

like

How do you approach a stinky middle school kid or their parents with hygiene suggestions? I don’t know how to politely tell anyone that they smell bad.

like

Looking for a Job change, currently working as a business analyst having 8 YOE, NP 3 months.

Any M or SM please DM me.

Free to discuss on opportunity.

What are the top litigation practices in LA?

likehelpful

Additional Posts in Law

Can I waive into other UBE jurisdictions using my NY UBE license at any time? Or is there an expiration date for my bar exam score, after which point I won't be able to waive in?

like

Does your firm give you credit for hours that were written off? Sometimes I feel if you don’t lose anything for hours cut from the bill, you have incentives not to be 100% honest w/ your timesheet.

like

Anyone want to give me retroactive FOMO by sharing stories from their summer associate programs? Mine is entirely virtual, and needless to say we are less than enthused by what we’re missing out on

like

Am I the only one left at the end of the month trying to bill 10hour days to meet hours because I slacked off at the beginning of the month? It’s a vicious cycle. Then the end of the month hits and I’m so exhausted that I need to take it was the next week... and the cycle continues

like

Best deal toy / tombstone ever?

like

Protocol for responding (or not) to unsolicited emails from recruiters to your work email? In other words, is it acceptable to just ignore without a response? Or do you prefer to keep the line open with a brief “thanks for thinking of me, I am not interested at this time but hope we can collaborate in the future.”

like

I woke up and realized what’s bothering me about my (biglaw) firm.

They’ve been so busy bragging about how great of a job they’re doing responding to client inquiries and guiding them (cont)

like

Has anyone taken  ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)? Any comments/ reviews? How has it enhanced your employability? Why did you take the CGSS?

like

Lateraled to a new firm a year ago and struggling so much because I’m NOT being micromanaged. (Biglaw -> Small law, toxic culture -> great culture) Advice

like

Can you share first year salary for midsize firms? I'm in NJ, but curious to hear other markets. Also billable targets? Thanks!

like

If there were a tele-coaching platform that connected you to coaches to navigate the work environment (eg, managing up/down, dealing with client pressures, professional development), would you use it?

The service providers would all be former lawyers or have extensive experience working with lawyers.

likesmart

Is anyone aware of a tax software (e.g., TurboTax) for preparing a form 706? For personal use, so cannot be a commercial license only product.

like

Happy (zoom) Passover for everyone celebrating!

like

2nd year assoc. here. Finding myself spending 3-5 hours researching/analyzing issues that should only take 1-3 hours. I find myself questioning - for every assignment - is this the issue I was asked to look into? Did I read that case right? Does this analysis make sense? And I end up reading the same cases over and over. Does anyone have advice for being more confident/efficient on tasks, especially research?

likehelpful

Anyone who recently took the CIPP/E exam? Any tips for what materials to use to prepare for it and the most effective study strategy (assuming I have very limited GDPR exposure)? Thanks!

like

Hours aren’t very busy for bankruptcy group at my firm. Seems like we’re waiting for a surge of some sort. A lot of advisory questions at the partner level but not coming down so quick. Anyone else?

like

I wish I could bill for the time that I spend being anxious about the work that I have to do 😩

likefunny

Why are read only documents called “riders?”

like

Alston & Bird LLP Does anyone have any insight into associate pay, bonuses, min billable hours, and general work/life balance at Alston & Bird LLP? (DC Office)

like

For exhibits to motions/responses in federal court, do law clerks prefer (1) citations to doc numbers or (2) attach exhibits to motion, even if the docs have already been filed with the court.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal