The big takeaways:
- Real-time tracking keeps billing accurate. Attorneys can log time as they work, reducing missed hours and manual entry.
- Billing stays consistent and client-friendly. Custom invoices, batch billing, and CARET Pay help firms bill faster and more clearly.
Billing and time tracking continue to present challenges for law firms, especially as administrative demands compete with billable work. To avoid gaps in documentation and delays in invoicing, many firms are turning to attorney time tracking software that supports reliable centralized billing workflows.
CARET Legal brings legal billing software and attorney timesheet tools into one system, giving law firms a structured way to manage client billing, track attorney hours, and maintain compliance across matters.
Real-Time Time Tracking Integrated into Daily Work
Attorneys often lose time trying to reconstruct their day at the end of a matter or billing cycle. Spreadsheets, handwritten notes, and siloed tools leave room for error and often result in underbilling or missed entries.
CARET Legal eliminates the need for separate systems by integrating time tracking across the platform. Attorneys can log time while reviewing documents, sending emails, or logging phone calls, without switching tools. Timers are available across devices, so time can be captured during any work session.
Time entries are linked directly to the corresponding matter. This structure removes the need for redundant data entry and keeps all activity clearly organized. As a result, attorneys build accurate timesheets throughout the day, with less administrative work.
Smarter Timesheet Management With Built-In Tools
Attorney timesheets should reflect the full scope of billable work without requiring extra effort to compile. CARET Legal helps firms build complete timesheets by automating repetitive elements and keeping time entries tied to their related tasks and matters.
Passive timekeeping automatically tracks work activities in the background, eliminating the need for manual time entry. It captures tasks like drafting documents, sending emails, and attending meetings, ensuring that all billable work is recorded accurately without interrupting workflow. These features reduce the margin of error and speed up time capture. For administrators, the platform creates cleaner records, making it easier to run reports, generate invoices, and spot gaps before the billing cycle closes.
Clear, Consistent Client Billing
Client billing must be both accurate and easy to understand. Confusing invoices or inconsistent formatting can delay payments and damage client trust. CARET Legal gives firms full control over how billing is structured, so each client receives a professional and transparent invoice.
Firms can customize and send personalized invoices to their clients. Batch billing allows administrators to prepare and send multiple invoices at once, without losing track of individual client details.
Clients receive their invoices through a secure portal, where they can view or pay online using CARET Pay. This unified workflow helps reduce billing errors and shortens the time between invoice and payment.
Reporting That Supports Oversight and Compliance
Legal billing software must go beyond time entry and invoicing. Law firms also need a clear view of productivity, billing performance, and compliance. CARET Legal includes built-in reporting tools designed to help firm leadership stay informed and responsive.
Reports can be filtered by attorney, client, matter, or date range to analyze:
- Total billable hours
- Realization and collection rates
- Outstanding balances
- Unbilled time and expenses
Simplifying Time and Billing Across the Firm
Firms are streamlining time tracking and billing by replacing disconnected systems with centralized legal platforms that support their day-to-day workflows. CARET Legal allows attorneys to focus on their cases while keeping accurate time, building organized timesheets, and generating invoices that support client relationships.
By using one platform to manage time entry, billing, and payments, firms reduce the risk of missing hours, improve payment turnaround, and gain more visibility into firm-wide performance.
Request a free trial today and see how CARET Legal supports reliable time tracking and client billing across your firm.
