Use Case: Time Tracking for Court Clerks Managing Multiple Case Types
Background: The Demands of Court Administration
In a busy courthouse, clerks are responsible for processing and managing multiple case centers—each representing a different type of legal case such as civil, criminal, probate, or traffic. A single clerk may move between these categories throughout the day, handling tasks like data entry, filing, updating case statuses, or preparing documents for hearings. While clerks are adept at multitasking, they are often required to report how much time they spend on each case type for internal time audits and resource planning. However, traditional tracking methods like spreadsheets or manual logs are time-consuming, error-prone, and disruptive to daily workflow.
The User: A Time-Constrained Court Clerk
Court clerks work under pressure and strict timelines. The user in this case is a clerk who needs to quickly switch between case types, with little time to pause and log hours. Their ideal tool would allow for seamless task switching, accurate time logging, and minimal interaction—something that supports them without slowing them down. They also need to generate simple, readable reports they can save or print and hand over at the end of the day or week.
The Goal: Accurate, Efficient Reporting for Internal Review
The primary goal for the clerk is to track how much time they spend on each type of case, with minimal friction. That time data is then used for reporting to supervisors or court administrators. The reporting process must be simple: a clear breakdown of time by task or case type, and the ability to save or print it as a PDF. This allows the larger organization—the court—to gather data across multiple clerks and build a broader understanding of how time is distributed across departments or case centers.
Workflow: How Tiny Tasker Supports the Clerk
Tiny Tasker fits seamlessly into the clerk’s workflow. At the start of each task or case type, the clerk clicks to start tracking. When they switch to a new case center, they simply click to change tasks—no complicated setup, no distractions. Tiny Tasker quietly runs in the background, automatically logging time spent on each category. At the end of the day or week, the clerk can view their time breakdown, generate a summary, and export it directly as a printable PDF. This makes it incredibly easy to attach the report to an email or drop it into a shared drive for supervisors.
Outcome: Reliable Data, Less Overhead
With Tiny Tasker, the clerk now spends less time worrying about tracking and more time focusing on the work itself. The court receives cleaner, more consistent time reports, and clerks avoid the mental load of manually calculating hours. The ability to generate reports quickly not only saves time but also ensures accuracy—important for audits, staffing decisions, or performance reviews.
Why Tiny Tasker is the Right Tool
Tiny Tasker was designed to be minimal, fast, and functional. It doesn't require an account, supports offline use (ideal in secure or restricted environments like courts), and runs smoothly as a Progressive Web App (PWA). Its lightweight interface and one-click controls mean it doesn’t get in the way of real work. For court systems that need reliable time reporting without costly software or training, Tiny Tasker offers an ideal balance of simplicity and utility.