Automated Time Tracking
Generate accurate time entries from work activity descriptions, reducing time entry effort by 50-70% and capturing more billable time.
50-70% reduction in time entry effort
More complete and accurate capture
Practice Management & Billing
The Problem
- ✗Forgetting to record time
- ✗Inaccurate duration estimates
- ✗Missed billable activities
- ✗Time entry as administrative burden
- ✗Revenue leakage from underbilling
How Claude Helps
Analyzes work completed, suggests time entries, generates billing narratives, estimates appropriate duration, and formats for billing system.
Step-by-Step Workflow
Record work activities
Record work activities briefly during the day
Run time entry generation
Run time entry generation from activity notes
Review suggested entries
Review suggested entries for accuracy
Adjust duration as needed
Adjust duration as needed for actual time spent
Export to billing system
Export formatted entries to billing system
Example Prompt
Generate time entries for today's work: ACTIVITIES: - Reviewed and marked up vendor contract for Acme project (complex agreement, significant issues) - Call with client Jane Doe re: contract status (15 min) - Legal research on indemnification standards (found helpful precedent) - Emails with opposing counsel re: discovery schedule (3 emails) - Reviewed junior associate's draft motion (provided substantial comments) FOR EACH ENTRY GENERATE: | Client/Matter | Date | Hours | Narrative | NARRATIVE GUIDELINES: - Start with action verb (Reviewed, Drafted, Researched, Attended, Prepared) - Include specific subject matter - Avoid generic descriptions - Appropriate detail without over-description DURATION GUIDELINES: - Review complex contract: 2-4 hours depending on length - Client call: Round to nearest 0.1 - Research: Estimate based on typical effort - Emails: 0.1-0.3 per substantive exchange - Document review: Varies by length and complexity Format for [Billing System] import.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Claude track time automatically?
Claude generates entries from descriptions. For automatic capture, integrate with time tracking tools.
How accurate are duration estimates?
Claude estimates based on activity type. Always review and adjust for actual time spent.
What about minimum billing increments?
Specify your firm's billing increment (0.1, 0.25, etc.) for appropriate rounding.