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Episode 154: I Hate to Be the Bad Guy - But Billing Your Time is Part of Your Job

Episode 154: I Hate to Be the Bad Guy - But Billing Your Time is Part of Your Job

Update: 2025-06-04
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Why does it seem like your supervisor cares so much about getting your billable hours in on time? I get it - billing your time can be a drag. But it is your job. I'm going to be the bad guy for this episode. Stick with me!

Billable hours can also be a powerful career tool!

Tune in to learn:

  • Why your time entries are under the microscope every month
  • How billable hours directly affect your career growth and earning potential
  • Ways to shift your mindset to stop dreading time tracking and start owning it
This episode is brought to you by Raise the Bar Media - a weekly newsletter for legal professionals that want clear, relevant updates without the clutter. Each issue delivers practical insights on firm management, legal tech, hiring, billing, and client service, curated by industry pros who get the realities of running a modern legal practice.
 
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Visit the podcast episode page here for all of the resources mentioned: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/paralegalpodcast-episode154.
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Episode 154: I Hate to Be the Bad Guy - But Billing Your Time is Part of Your Job

Episode 154: I Hate to Be the Bad Guy - But Billing Your Time is Part of Your Job