article thumbnail

The 5 Most Common Time and Billing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Rocket Matter

But when you skimp on admin time or try to cut corners, time and billing mistakes are more likely to occur. That’s why legal practice management software is so important. in 2022), it’s the right time to look at your current rates and see if you’re charging enough to remain profitable.

article thumbnail

Never Lose Billable Time Again with Automatic Time Tracking Applications

Rocket Matter

Automated time trackers log your time as you work within your practice management software interface, so you don’t have to constantly switch between applications. Because it’s an integrated tool within your practice management software, logged time transfers to your billing system to provide accurate, seamless time-tracking records.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What Are Billable Hours? A Guide for Lawyers

Rocket Matter

Not only that, but the specificity in legal management software allows a firm to know how much time is being spent on phone calls vs. research, how many hours are spent on non-billable time, etc., so that a firm can do an autopsy of its workflow and make tweaks to enhance productivity. What is a billable hour (and what isn’t)?

article thumbnail

How to Find the Right Document Management Solution

Rocket Matter

Left unstructured, document management can become a black hole of confusion, frustration, and non-billable hours. What if it was all in one place? With Rocket Matter, it’s easy to build the document management solution that’s right for you Every legal practice is different, and every practice has different needs.

article thumbnail

Five Key Principles for Streamlining Your Legal Practice

Rocket Matter

Ask your receptionists, paralegals, IT group, HR team, and accounting department as well as your associates, partners, and clients where they think your organization excels. Pinpoint inconsistent or inefficient practices Once you know what you’re good at, it’s time for a longer look in the mirror.

article thumbnail

Calendar Management Tips

Rocket Matter

That means you need a legal calendaring system that makes it easy for you to efficiently encourage collaboration and manage your court deadlines. Tools found in legal practice management software can help you manage deadlines in your calendar. Automated reminders and calendar invites. Monitor task progress.

article thumbnail

Legal Time Tracking Essential Insights: Overcoming Challenges in Implementing Effective Time Tracking Systems for Law Firms

Rocket Matter

The solution: choose an intuitive software that provides easy demos and customized training upon request. “I don’t need extra oversight” No associate or paralegal, or any employee, wants all of their time monitored by a boss, and rightly so.