Free Attorney Timesheet Template in Excel
Create attorney timesheets online with our free generator, or download the Excel template. Track billable hours by client and project with auto-calculated overtime and billing amounts.
Online Attorney Timesheet
Log billable hours by client and project, track overtime, and print or save as PDF. Enable client/project tracking below.
Employee Information
Timesheet Period
Time Entries
| Date | Start | End | Break (min) | Regular | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Apr 27 | — | — | |||
| Tue, Apr 28 | — | — | |||
| Wed, Apr 29 | — | — | |||
| Thu, Apr 30 | — | — | |||
| Fri, May 1 | — | — | |||
| Sat, May 2 | — | — | |||
| Sun, May 3 | — | — |
Total Hours
0.00
Regular
0.00
Overtime
0.00
Total Pay
$0.00
What's in the Template
| Section | What it tracks |
|---|---|
| Header | Attorney/paralegal name, reporting manager, hourly billing rate |
| Period | Start and end dates for the timesheet period |
| Daily entries | Date, weekday, client/project, start time, end time |
| Regular hours | Expected daily hours for the attorney/staff member |
| Overtime | Hours worked beyond regular schedule |
| Totals | Daily hours, total hours for the period, total amount earned |
| Signatures | Employee and manager sign-off |
Built-in formulas
- Daily hours calculated from start and end times
- Overtime calculated automatically when daily hours exceed the regular threshold
- Daily billing amount = hours x hourly rate
- Weekly/period totals for hours, overtime, and billing amounts
The template is fully customizable -- add rows to extend it from a weekly timesheet to biweekly or monthly.
How to Use This Template
1. Enter the attorney's details
Name, manager, and hourly billing rate in the header.
2. Set the period
Enter start and end dates.
3. Log time daily
For each day, enter the client/project name, start time, and end time. The formulas calculate hours and amounts.
4. Review at the end of the period
Check totals, verify client allocations, and get manager approval.
5. Use for invoicing
The client/project column lets you filter or sort by client to generate per-client billing summaries.
When to Use a Spreadsheet vs. Time Tracking Software
A spreadsheet works when:
- You have a small firm (1-5 attorneys)
- You need a simple, no-cost solution to start tracking hours
- Your team is comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets
Consider time tracking software when:
- You need to track time automatically without manual entry
- You want to eliminate timesheet errors and disputes
- You need automated timesheet approval workflows
- You manage a team and need real-time dashboards
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about attorney timesheet templates.
Yes. Add a separate row for each client/project worked on that day. The formulas will calculate hours for each entry and sum them in the daily total.
Yes. Upload the Excel file to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets. The formulas carry over.
Add a "Non-billable" entry as a client/project name. You can then filter the spreadsheet to separate billable from non-billable hours when generating client invoices.
Yes. The template works for anyone tracking time by client and project — attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and contract lawyers.
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