WHO WE ARE
Our client is the Fraser Valley’s leading law firm, boasting a team of more than 35 talented lawyers and 70 excellent support staff. They are looking for a Full-Time Trust Clerk to support their accounting department, with the goal of providing high-quality assistance to their lawyers and staff.
WHY YOU’LL WANT TO WORK WITH US
Our client asks a lot of their people, so they strive to give a lot in return. The expected salary range for this role is $55,000 - $65,000. In addition to a competitive salary, here are some benefits of working with our client:
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive benefits plan that includes extended medical, dental, vision, critical illness, and life insurance coverages, as well as an employee assistance program. Sick and personal leave days are also provided.
- Plan for Your Future: Eligibility to participate in the group RRSP program after one year, with a portion of contributions matched.
- Develop Your Skills: Tuition reimbursement for successful applicants to the continuing education program for further law-related skills training.
- Location: Highly accessible office location (directly adjacent to the Gateway SkyTrain station) with an on-site fitness facility.
- Additional Comforts: Casual dress code on Fridays, early leave before long weekends and all summer weekends, and regular social functions.
WHO YOU ARE
To be considered for this role, our client needs you to possess the following attributes:
- Education: Working towards a recognized certificate, degree, or completion of Accounting Courses.
- Skills: Experience with Microsoft® Office applications, superior organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle a high volume of work with tight deadlines and keen attention to detail. Excellent communication skills are also required. Experience with Unity (formerly EsiLaw) is considered an asset.
- Characteristics: Strong analytical skills, self-motivated, problem-solver, willingness to take direction and seek instruction, high degree of accuracy with attention to detail, proactive self-starter, positive and energetic attitude, understanding of the importance of discretion and client confidentiality, calm under pressure, and eager to take on challenges.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
You will be an integral part of the accounting team, critical to the success of the lawyers at the firm. You will be responsible for:
Trust Accounting:
- Issuing trust cheques and trust transfers
- Managing trust account transactions (deposits, withdrawals) including wire transfers, EFTs, and cheques
- Managing trust investment accounts, including creating, opening, and closing these accounts
- Monitoring all pooled trust accounts and following up on unclaimed deposits
- Monitoring PTT withdrawals and posting accordingly
- Posting TAF and preparing quarterly remittances to the Law Society of BC
- Tracking and reporting any trust errors to the Law Society of BC
- Managing term deposits
- Preparing CDIC letters
- Ensuring compliance with Law Society Rules and firm policies
- Following up with lawyers and staff on any inactive trusts
ABOUT ARLYN RECRUITING
Arlyn Recruiting partners with top law firms across Canada to help candidates secure ideal opportunities based on their education, skills, and career ambitions. Applications can be submitted through the Arlyn Recruiting website or by emailing a resume directly to info@arlynrecruiting.com. This service is 100% free and confidential for job seekers. Arlyn Recruiting supports candidates’ success through experience, knowledge, and strong relationship
