64 Additional Billable Hours Captured with Legal Time Tracking

Overview

Clio's research on legal time tracking shows that attorneys using specialized legal time tracking software capture an average of 64 more billable hours per year compared to those using manual methods or basic timers.

Key Findings

• 64 additional billable hours captured annually per attorney
• Legal-specific features improve capture rates
• Integration with case management increases compliance
• Mobile time entry captures client calls and meetings
• Automatic activity detection finds unbilled time
• Matter-based organization reduces categorization errors
• Email and calendar integration captures communications

Revenue Impact

For an attorney billing $300/hour, 64 additional captured hours equals $19,200 in additional annual revenue per attorney. For a 10-attorney firm, this represents nearly $200,000 in recovered revenue.

Success Factors

The greatest benefits come from software that integrates with email, calendar, and case management systems, uses matter-centric organization, enables mobile time entry, and provides intelligent time capture suggestions based on activity.