Use PCLaw with CaseClock
See how PCLaw and CaseClock work together, who does each part of the billing handoff, and where to find setup and daily-use steps.
CaseClock works alongside PCLaw. Lawyers record, review and approve their time in CaseClock. CaseClock Sync keeps the firm’s matter list current and prepares a PCLaw charge file. Your billing person processes that file in PCLaw Cost Recovery.
How the work moves
- The billing administrator exports new or changed matters from PCLaw. CaseClock Sync reads that file and refreshes the list lawyers see in CaseClock.
- Lawyers and assistants use CaseClock to record work, choose a matter, add any required billing codes, and approve the finished entry.
- CaseClock Sync puts eligible approved entries into the next PCLaw charge file.
- The billing person runs PCLaw Cost Recovery to process the file.
Two systems, clear responsibilities
CaseClock prepares time for billing. PCLaw remains the billing system. A person at the firm reviews PCLaw’s Cost Recovery outcome and posts or corrects records there.
Choose your guide
Set up PCLaw Sync
Install the Windows program, share the folders, connect the firm and configure PCLaw.
Use PCLaw Sync
The daily routine for refreshing matters, processing the charge file and resolving held entries.
Record and approve time
How lawyers and assistants prepare an entry before it reaches PCLaw.
Who does what
| Person | Their part of the workflow |
|---|---|
| Lawyer or assistant | Records work, checks the client and matter, adds required billing codes, and approves the finished entry. |
| Billing administrator | Keeps the PCLaw matter list current, watches the Sync status, processes the charge file in Cost Recovery, and resolves exceptions. |
| IT contact | Installs and maintains the one Windows computer that runs CaseClock Sync. |
What CaseClock can confirm
When an entry says Sent to PCLaw, CaseClock Sync has seen PCLaw take the charge file from the shared folder. That does not independently confirm that PCLaw accepted every record in the file. Check PCLaw’s Cost Recovery log for any rejected records, then correct and send those entries again.