Smart Time Finder 2026
MyCase's background time tracking feature that passively logs billable activities performed in practice management software and generates itemized lists of potentially missed time entries, helping lawyers capture an average of 25 extra billable hours annually.
Last updated: 2026-03-18 23:50
Overview
Smart Time Finder is MyCase's intelligent time tracking feature that works in the background to prevent lost billable time from falling through the cracks. It passively tracks all activities performed in MyCase and provides itemized lists of common billable actions for easy time entry creation.
How It Works
Background Tracking
Smart Time Finder works passively in the background, tracking activities as lawyers:
- Write emails to clients
- Attend meetings and court appearances
- Make phone calls
- Review and edit documents
- Perform case-related tasks
Itemized Activity Lists
At the end of each day, Smart Time Finder provides:
- A comprehensive list of all billable activities performed
- Pre-populated time entry suggestions
- Easy one-click time entry creation
- Organized by case and activity type
Double-Billing Prevention
If time entries already exist for the same day and case, the system:
- Prompts users to review existing entries
- Prevents accidental double billing
- Ensures ethical billing practices
Proven Results
2021 Performance Data
Lawyers who used MyCase Smart Time Finder in 2021:
- Captured an extra 25 billable hours on average
- Generated an additional $8,600 in invoiced revenue per lawyer
- Significantly reduced unbilled time leakage
2026 Continued Impact
Smart Time Finder remains a critical tool for law firms seeking to:
- Maximize billable hour capture
- Meet billing targets efficiently
- Improve case profitability
- Reduce administrative time on timesheet completion
Key Features
- Passive background activity tracking
- No manual timers required
- Pre-populated time entry suggestions
- Prevents double billing
- Integration with case management
- Daily activity summaries
- One-click time entry creation
Availability
Smart Time Finder is available in MyCase Pro and Advanced plans, with basic time tracking included in all plans starting at $39 per user/month (billed annually).
Best Practices
- Review Smart Time Finder daily to ensure complete billing
- Use it as an end-of-day checklist for time entry
- Customize activity categories for your practice area
- Train staff to review suggestions before approval
- Monitor captured hours to identify billing pattern improvements
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