Software that helps junior lawyers meet billable targets without the grind
Your value is measured in billable hours and matter outcomes, not time spent hunting for a file or reformatting a document. Smokeball clears the admin out of the way.
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Move through matters at the pace the firm expects
As a graduate or junior lawyer, you're often working across more matters than a principal, with less say over how the firm's systems are set up. Smokeball gives you a clear view of every assigned matter, its deadlines, and its documents, so picking up where you left off doesn't mean re-reading half the file first.
Time tracking that runs automatically means you're not reconstructing a timesheet from memory at the end of a long day, which matters directly for meeting billable targets. Standardised firm workflows also mean you're following the same process senior lawyers expect, without having to ask what it is each time.
Automatic time tracking
Capture billable time as you work, so hitting your targets doesn't depend on remembering every task at day's end.
Clear matter organisation
Pick up any assigned matter and see its full status, documents, and deadlines immediately.
Consistent firm workflows
Follow the same process the firm expects on every matter, without needing to ask a senior lawyer each time.
“In running a business, you want to be using one core piece of software, and Smokeball is a one-stop shop.”
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FAQs
Everything you want to know before taking the next step.
How can graduate and junior lawyers reduce time spent on administrative work?
Centralising matter details, documents, tasks, and communication in one system reduces the time graduate and junior lawyers spend switching between tools and searching for information.
What helps junior lawyers stay on track with billable hour targets?
Automatic time tracking captures billable work as it happens, reducing the write-downs and missed time that come from reconstructing a timesheet at the end of the day.
Does Smokeball help junior lawyers follow firm-standard workflows?
Yes. Workflow templates set by the firm mean graduate and junior lawyers follow a consistent process on common matter types, without needing to check with a senior lawyer each time.
Can junior lawyers access matter information quickly when picking up a file?
Yes. Matter-based organisation keeps every file, deadline, and note tied to the correct matter, so junior lawyers can get up to speed on an assigned matter immediately.
How does document automation help junior lawyers work faster?
Templates pre-filled with client and matter data reduce the time spent on routine drafting, helping junior lawyers produce consistent documents faster.
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