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# Track Lawyer Work Hours and Expenses

# Legal Time Tracking Software for Law Firms

Law firms lose billable hours every day to manual admin. SpineLegal's legal time tracking software fixes that. It captures every billable minute automatically, across matters in the UK, UAE, India, and Australia. Our legal time tracking software also tracks expenses, cuts missed billables, and shows you real-time fee earner productivity. Nothing slips through the cracks.

## Benefits of Time and Expense Tracking

1\. **Accurate Time Capture for Every Task:** Easily log time entries directly within each matter—ensuring billable hours aren’t missed and time is recorded where the work happens.

2\. **Real-Time Expense Tracking:** Record and categorise disbursements, court fees, travel costs, and other expenses—linked to the correct case for seamless invoicing.

3\. **Streamlined Billing & Invoicing:** Generate detailed, client-ready invoices using captured time and expenses—supporting both fixed-fee and hourly billing models.

4\. **Financial Visibility & Reporting:** Gain insights into time utilisation, cost recovery, and team productivity with built-in reports and dashboards.

5\. **Integrated with Case Workflows:** Link time and expenses to specific tasks, stages, or outcomes—making billing more transparent and aligned with case progress.

[ Book A Demo ](https://spinelegal.co.uk/book-a-meeting/)

![Lawyer work hours tracked in SpineLegal legal time recording software](https://spinelegal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/19198691-e1738834672833.jpg)

### Scalable for All Law Firms

Whether you’re a solo practitioner or a growing firm, SpineLegal adapts to your needs. Configure automation rules that reflect your unique processes and client expectations.

## Key Features of SpineLegal

Empower your legal team with automation that accelerates productivity and improves client service.

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###  Case Management

Manage your cases with unparalleled ease, your integrated solution for streamlined case processing](https://spinelegal.co.uk/best-legal-case-management-software-uk/)

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###  Practice Management

Take command of your workload with the intuitive and engaging interface, featuring user-friendly dashboards and charts](https://spinelegal.co.uk/legal-practice-management-process/)

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###  Legal AI

Unlock next level productivity with LegalAI to draft documents, summarise cases, and gain legal insights faster through powerful, AI-driven tools.](https://spinelegal.co.uk/legal-software-with-artificial-intelligence/)

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###  Legal Accounting

Manage your firm’s finances precisely, track time, automate billing, and simplify client accounting with clear, real-time financial insights.](https://spinelegal.co.uk/legal-accounting-software/)

**Legal time recording is essential for law firms to track lawyer work hours, bill clients accurately, and manage workload**

Legal time recording is a crucial aspect of running a successful law firm. It involves tracking the time spent on various tasks and activities, which is then used to accurately bill clients and manage workload.

## Frequently Asked Questions

[ What is legal time tracking software in SpineLegal?

 ](#collapse-14514dc6aed54f0e60b4)

SpineLegal’s time tracking feature helps law firms accurately record billable hours, track time spent on cases, and generate invoices based on recorded time entries.

[ Where can I purchase legal software with built-in time tracking?

 ](#collapse-9231dae6aed54f0e60b4)

Time tracking works best when it's built into the case management system, so billable time is captured accurately against the right matter without separate timers or spreadsheets. SpineLegal includes native time tracking linked to each matter, feeding directly into billing without manual transfer.

[ How does time tracking benefit my law firm?

 ](#collapse-35c8fe46aed54f0e60b4)

- Ensures accurate billing for every minute worked.
- Reduces manual errors and increases revenue.
- Provides insights into case progress and lawyer productivity.
- Simplifies invoice generation based on tracked hours.

[ Can I track non-billable hours?

 ](#collapse-c29457c6aed54f0e60b4)

Yes, SpineLegal allows tracking of both billable and non-billable hours for internal records.

[ Can I generate time tracking reports?

 ](#collapse-f0f54c16aed54f0e60b4)

Yes, SpineLegal provides detailed reports on billable hours, time spent per case, and lawyer productivity.

[ What types of expenses can I track?

 ](#collapse-d9162c96aed54f0e60b4)

You can track all legal expenses, including court fees, travel costs, expert witness fees, filing fees, and office supplies.

[ How can I track and categorise expenses?

 ](#collapse-69b41286aed54f0e60b4)

You can categorise expenses by type (e.g., court fees, travel, research) and monitor total spending per case.

[ Can SpineLegal track lawyer work hours across the whole firm?

 ](#collapse-02635176aed54f0e60b4)

Yes. SpineLegal captures both billable and non-billable lawyer work hours per matter, per fee earner, and firm-wide — with real-time dashboards showing utilisation and productivity.

## Book your free, no obligation consultation today.

Not sure if SpineLegal is right for you? Let’s talk! Book your free, no-obligation consultation today no pressure, just helpful guidance.

[ Book Now! ](https://spinelegal.co.uk/book-a-meeting/)

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