• BILLING
  • HISTORY
  • CONTROL
  • ACCURACY

How to log billable time entries with your AI

Connect MyCase to your AI client once. From then on, you can record hours against matters using simple chat commands.

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Short answer

Can I log MyCase time entries through my AI?

Yes. You just tell your AI client what you did, which matter it belongs to, and how long it took. It handles the entry creation and can also pull up your recent logs for review.

The results.

Where your data lands.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of data entry so you don't have to switch tabs.

BILLING

New time entries

The AI creates a new record in MyCase based on your description. Your billable hours are added immediately.

HISTORY

Recent activity

Your agent can pull up a list of your recent entries. This lets you verify your work without leaving your chat.

CONTROL

Human oversight

The AI drafts the entry based on your words. You decide if the description and time are accurate before moving on.

ACCURACY

Matter matching

The AI maps your request to the correct legal matter. This keeps your client billing organized and precise.

The workflow

What your AI does when you describe your work.

The AI converts your natural language into structured MyCase records.

  1. Identify the matter

    The AI parses your message to find the specific matter you are working on.

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  2. Create the entry

    The AI sends the time, description, and matter ID to MyCase to create the record.

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  3. Verify the log

    The AI checks your recent history to ensure the entry was recorded correctly.

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  4. Confirm completion

    The AI tells you exactly what was logged so you can move to your next task.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these into your chat to test the connection.

Starting points

Replace the matter names and time amounts with your actual case details.

MyCase Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5cARcCBxl62BAsrHnexd2p3uzQQVSMTP2Q0pmxGO/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — MyCase capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mycase-legal-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5cARcCBxl62BAsrHnexd2p3uzQQVSMTP2Q0pmxGO/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Log 1.5 hours of research for the Smith litigation matter.

  • Add a non-billable entry for 30 minutes of admin work on the Jones case.

  • Show me my recent time entries for the Miller matter.

  • I spent 2 hours drafting a motion for the Doe matter. Record that as billable.

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Start here

Connect MyCase once, then ask.

One click connects your account. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can start using the tools in any MCP-compatible client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my time entries?

    No. The AI can only create new entries or list existing ones. It has no permission to delete or change records.

  • 02

    Can I use this to change client billing rates?

    No. The AI only handles time entries. It cannot modify client settings or billing rates.

  • 03

    Does the AI work if I don't have MyCase open?

    Yes. The AI communicates with MyCase in the background, so you don't need the interface open.

  • 04

    Can the AI log time to a matter that doesn't exist?

    No. The AI needs a valid matter to attach the time entry to.

  • 05

    How do I know the entry was successful?

    You can ask the AI to list your recent entries to confirm the new one is there.

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