Give your firm the visibility a principal needs
Run the business side of the firm with the same rigour you bring to your matters. Smokeball puts revenue, utilisation, and matter progress in one place, no chasing spreadsheets required.
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Lead the firm with real numbers, not guesswork
As a principal or partner, your decisions, hiring, pricing, which practice areas to grow, depend on knowing what's actually happening across the firm. Smokeball's reporting pulls revenue, utilisation, and matter status into a single view, so you're not waiting on someone else to compile it before a partner meeting.
Delegation only works if the systems underneath it are consistent. Standardised workflows mean every lawyer and staff member handles matters the same way, so quality doesn't depend on who's covering a file, and you can step back from day-to-day oversight without losing control of outcomes.
Firm-wide reporting
See revenue, utilisation, and profitability by practice area, lawyer, or office without waiting for a manual report.
Consistent quality at scale
Standardised workflows keep every matter handled to the same standard, whoever's working it.
Confident delegation
Give lawyers and staff clear processes to follow, so you can focus on strategy instead of firefighting.
“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.
What should principals and partners look for in law firm software?
Principals and partners should prioritise firm-wide reporting, consistent workflow tools, and billing accuracy, since these give visibility into performance without requiring manual reporting from staff.
How can principals track firm profitability in real time?
Smokeball's reporting tools track revenue, utilisation, and profitability by practice area, lawyer, or office, updating as work is logged rather than waiting for a monthly reconciliation.
Does Smokeball help principals delegate work with confidence?
Yes. Standardised workflows and matter templates mean staff follow consistent processes, so principals can delegate without sacrificing quality control.
Can principals see performance across multiple offices or practice areas?
Yes. Firm-wide reporting breaks down performance by office, practice area, or individual lawyer from a single dashboard.
How does better visibility into firm performance help with hiring decisions?
Clear utilisation and revenue data by practice area helps principals identify where the firm is understaffed or overstaffed before committing to a new hire.
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