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Build a Time Tracking for Legal Services

Legal Services businesses need a time tracking that handles timer function and manual entry. Log time spent on tasks and projects for billing or productivity analysis. Build time: 4-6 hours. Budget: $2000-5000.

20-30 hours

per month saved by small businesses using workflow automation

Deloitte 2024

53%

of Australian law firms have invested in legal technology in the past two years

Deloitte 2024

Perfect is the enemy of shipped. I would rather give you something useful this week than something perfect in six months.

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

Last updated: 2026-03-19

Why Legal Services Businesses Need a Time Tracking

Law firms, solicitors, barristers, and legal practitioners. A time tracking solves a core problem: log time spent on tasks and projects for billing or productivity analysis.

Legal Services professionals deal with tracking billable time accurately and managing case files and documents securely. A purpose-built time tracking handles timer function, billing rates, reports, so you can focus on the work that actually matters.

Time Tracking Features for Legal Services

MVP features (launch in 4-6 hours):

- Start/stop timer

- Project selection

- Basic reports

Advanced features (add later):

- Invoice generation

- Team tracking

- Detailed reports

- Integrations

This time tracking is moderate complexity, achievable in a focused sprint. We recommend starting with the MVP and iterating based on real user feedback from your legal services clients.

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Time Tracking Examples for Legal Services

Here are some ways legal services businesses use a time tracking:

- Billable hours tracking: Adapted for legal services workflows and terminology.

- Productivity analysis: Adapted for legal services workflows and terminology.

- Project time allocation: Adapted for legal services workflows and terminology.

Every time tracking we build is customised to the specific needs of your legal services business. No generic templates.

How to Get Started

You have two paths:

Build it yourself. Join a buildDay workshop and build your time tracking in a single day with expert guidance. Cost: $95.

Have us build it. We scope your legal services time tracking project, quote a fixed price (typically $2000-5000), and deliver within 4-6 hours to 2 weeks.

Either way, you end up with a working time tracking built specifically for legal services professionals.

At a Glance

FeatureMVP (Launch Fast)Advanced (Scale Up)
Start/stop timerIncluded in MVPUpgrades to: Invoice generation
Project selectionIncluded in MVPUpgrades to: Team tracking
Basic reportsIncluded in MVPUpgrades to: Detailed reports
Timeline4-6 hours2-4 weeks additional
Budget Range$2000-5000$2000-5000 (additional)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Time Tracking Development cost for Legal Services businesses?

For Legal Services businesses, Time Tracking Development typically starts from $2000. The exact cost depends on complexity, but most Legal Services projects fall within the $2000-5000 range. We scope everything in a free consultation before quoting.

How long does Time Tracking Development take for a Legal Services business?

Most Time Tracking Development projects for Legal Services businesses take 4-6 hours. Simpler builds can be faster. We will give you an honest timeline in your free consultation based on exactly what you need.

Do you have experience building Time Tracking for Legal Services?

Yes. We have worked with Legal Services businesses to build Time Tracking solutions that fit their specific workflows. Every industry has its quirks, and we take time to understand yours before we start building.

What is the process for getting Time Tracking built for my Legal Services business?

It starts with a free consultation where we learn about your Legal Services business and what you need. From there, we scope the project, agree on a price, and start building. You will see progress throughout and can give feedback at every stage.

What features should a Time Tracking have for Legal Services?

The features depend on your specific needs, but for Legal Services businesses we typically recommend starting with the essentials and adding from there. We will help you prioritise what matters most during the scoping process.

Build a Time Tracking for Your Legal Services Business

Get a time tracking built for legal services. Join a workshop ($95) or let us build it (from $2000).

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