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Episode 85: 3 Tips For Drafting Billable Time Entries

In this episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson dives into the often overlooked but essential task of drafting billable time entries. Listen to hear three valuable tips and even a bonus tip at the end that can transform the way you approach this crucial aspect of your work. From changing your mindset about billable time to mastering your timekeeping software, we’ll provide practical insights to enhance your efficiency and effectiveness.

Show Highlights Include:

  • Why billable hours are an integral part of the job
  • How to familiarize yourself with your timekeeping software
  • Mastering the what and why in your time entries
  • How comprehensive training can help improve time entry accuracy and maximize billable hours

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Your Actionable Strategy

  1. Stop treating the task of drafting billable time entries as purely administrative and  start seeing them as essential to your professional success.
  2. Watch video tutorials and learn how to utilize shortcuts and templates to streamline your time entry process inside your timekeeping software.
  3. In every time entry, always answer “What did you do, and why did you do it?” while being as specific as possible. 
  4. Invest the time and learn techniques that go beyond the basics to become a master in drafting billable time entries.

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    As a former paralegal and paralegal manager, Ann gives her insights from different perspective so that you can advance your paralegal career and bypass some of the learning curve.

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