Designed to reduce manual steps and eliminate missed hours, effective legal practice management software gives attorneys and support staff a clear, centralized way to track, invoice, and collect.
Legal professionals face enough complexity in their daily work—billing shouldn’t add to it. CARET Legal’s billing and time tracking software helps law firms manage their entire billing lifecycle efficiently, from initial time entry to final payment collection. Designed to reduce manual steps and eliminate missed hours, effective legal practice management software gives attorneys and support staff a clear, centralized way to track, invoice, and collect.
Law Firm Billing Software that Works the Way You Do
CARET Legal supports billing workflows that match how legal professionals actually operate. Users can quickly capture billable time, review entries, and generate invoices in just a few clicks, making day-to-day tasks more organized than before. The platform allows firms to set custom billing arrangements by matter or client, apply discounts or trust balances, and issue branded invoices that reflect the firm’s professionalism.
Batch billing and pre-bill review tools save valuable administrative time while reducing errors. By automating recurring steps and syncing with client communication tools, the software helps staff move faster without sacrificing precision. CARET Legal is designed to support flexible billing arrangements, including hourly, flat fee, and contingency models, giving firms the tools they need to keep billing aligned with client expectations.
Billing settings can be tailored to specific case types or billing cycles. For example, real estate attorneys may need payments made at specific milestones during a case,, while litigation teams often rely on hourly billing with detailed task logs.
Time Tracking for Lawyers: Easy, Accurate, and Always Available
One-Click Timers and Entry Prompts
The foundation of accurate billing is consistent timekeeping. CARET Legal makes time tracking simple with one-click timers that follow users across tasks and devices. Time entries can be initiated from nearly anywhere in the system, making sure that billable work doesn’t go unnoticed.
This minimizes lost billable hours while making time entry part of the natural workflow. For support staff and attorneys managing multiple matters, the platform provides an organized view of daily time activity, helping reduce administrative friction.
Time tracking isn’t just about billing—it also provides valuable insights into productivity and resource allocation. CARET Legal offers reporting tools that let firm leaders see how time is spent across the team. This visibility supports better planning, more accurate forecasting, and fairer workload distribution.
Billing Tools That Speed Up Cash Flow
Once time is captured, CARET Legal streamlines the process of turning it into revenue. With advanced billing tools, time entries and expenses can be converted into draft invoices. Firms can apply templates, review pre-bills, and send invoices directly from the platform with no extra steps or external tools required.
Invoices can be customized by practice area or client preferences, and sent via the secure client portal. Payment links are embedded directly in invoices, so clients can submit payment without delay. With payment processing fully integrated, firms can accept credit cards, ACH, and other payment methods without juggling third-party systems.
Faster billing cycles mean improved cash flow and reduced collection timelines. And because everything happens within one unified platform, the process stays clear and consistent.
Firms can also generate recurring invoices for ongoing matters, such as retainer arrangements or general counsel services. This reduces administrative overhead while maintaining predictable cash flow—a valuable advantage for firms managing long-term client relationships.
Legal Billing Compliance Without the Headaches
Accurate billing also means meeting professional standards and maintaining a clear audit trail. CARET Legal includes built-in tools for trust accounting, invoice history, and role-based permissions that help firms stay organized and accountable. Trust account safeguards are integrated into billing logic, reducing the risk of misapplied retainers or commingled funds. Each invoice and payment record is tied to its respective client and matter, providing a complete view of financial activity. This level of documentation supports ethical practices and offers protection during reviews or disputes.
From Time Entry to Payment, All in One Platform
Billing and time tracking shouldn’t slow your practice down. CARET Legal helps law firms work faster, bill more accurately, and get paid without chasing payments. By managing everything from one centralized platform, firms can reduce manual steps and build consistent processes that support both staff productivity and financial growth.
