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Time Logs

The Time Logs module lets your team record time spent on case work, which can then be used for billing clients or for internal reporting.

Navigate to Time Logs in the left sidebar.

1. What is a Time Log?​

A time log entry records:

  • Date — when the work was done
  • Duration — how long (in hours and minutes)
  • Description — what was done
  • Case — the case it relates to (optional but recommended)
  • Team member — who did the work
  • Billable — whether to charge the client for this time

2. Creating a Time Log Entry​

  1. Navigate to Time Logs.
  2. Click New Time Log.
  3. Fill in:
    • Date
    • Duration (e.g., 1 hour 30 minutes)
    • Description of work performed
    • Case (select from your active cases)
    • Billable toggle (on or off)
  4. Click Save.

You can also log time directly from a case's detail page by clicking Log Time in the case header.

3. Viewing Your Time Logs​

The time log list shows all entries you have access to (your own, or your team's if you have manager access).

Filters available​

FilterDescription
Date rangeShow entries within a specific period
Team memberFilter to a single person's entries
CaseFilter to a specific case
BillableShow only billable or non-billable entries

Summary totals​

At the top of the list, CaseBright shows:

  • Total hours for the filtered view
  • Billable hours vs. Non-billable hours

4. Editing and Deleting​

Click any time log entry to edit the details. Use the three-dot menu to delete an entry if it was logged in error.

5. Using Time Logs for Billing​

Logged time can be referenced when creating invoices:

  1. Create or open an invoice for the client.
  2. Click Add Time Entries.
  3. Select the time log entries to include.
  4. CaseBright calculates the total and adds it as a fee line item.

6. Tips​

  • Log time daily — it's easier than reconstructing from memory at the end of the week.
  • Use the description field to capture enough detail so the client understands the charge.
  • Mark time as non-billable for internal work (admin tasks, team meetings) to keep your billing totals accurate.