Smokeball

Automatic Time Capture Changes Everything

Smokeball's automatic time tracking runs silently in the background on your desktop. It detects when you open an email related to a case, draft a document, or make a phone call, and automatically logs the activity with the correct matter. No more manually starting and stopping timers. No more forgetting to log a quick 6-minute phone call. Firms report capturing 30% more billable time — at average billing rates, that's tens of thousands of dollars per attorney per year.

Document Automation That Saves Hours

The document generation engine is powerful. Build templates for common legal documents — engagement letters, motions, contracts — and generate them with matter-specific data pre-filled in seconds. For firms that create repetitive documents (think real estate closings, estate planning, or personal injury intake), the time savings are dramatic.

The Full Platform

Beyond time tracking and documents, Smokeball covers case management, billing, calendaring, task management, contact management, and basic accounting. It's a complete platform, not just a time-tracking add-on. The reporting shows where your time actually goes, which matters for profitability analysis.

The Windows Problem

Smokeball's desktop application requires Windows. Mac users get a web version with fewer features — notably, the automatic time tracking doesn't work on Mac. For firms that are all-Mac, this is a non-starter. Cloud access is available for both platforms, but the full experience requires Windows.