Trust Clerk

MLT Aikins LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Vancouver is seeking a Trust Clerk to process daily trust transactions and ensure compliance with provincial Law Society rules. Candidates should have a recognized accounting qualification and at least two years of related experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Group savings plans

Growth and development opportunities

Mentorship and support

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized accounting certificate or diploma program.
• Minimum two years of related experience.
• Ability to deal with highly confidential information in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of an accounting information system considered an asset.
• Experience in a professional services firm considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Processing trust receipts and related daily deposits.
• Reviewing and processing disbursement of trust funds.
• Reviewing and paying invoices from trust funds.
• Obtaining required signatures and approvals for trust transactions.
• Processing trust investment transactions.
• Monitoring and balancing of daily trust reporting.
• Adhering to provincial Law Society rules and internal policies.

Skills

Confidential Information Handling

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting Certificate or Diploma

Tools

Accounting Information System

Job description

Overview

Job Title : Trust Clerk

Location : Vancouver, BC

Closing Date : October 2, 2025

Competition Number : MLTA-FIN

Base Salary : $50,000 - $60,000. Compensation based on skills and experience

Who we are

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 350 lawyers and nearly 500 additional team members across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada's best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

Job summary

Our Vancouver office is seeking an accounting professional to join our team. The Trust Clerk is responsible for processing daily trust transactions primarily supporting our Vancouver office. This position will work together with other members of the finance team across our six offices. The position also requires regular communication with financial institutions and internal customers (including lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants) to ensure accuracy of trust transactions. The position requires gaining and maintaining an understanding of provincial Law Society rules in respect of trust monies and adhering to processes and controls to abide by those rules and other related internal controls to safeguard trust monies.

Responsibilities

• Processing trust receipts and related daily deposits (cheques, wire transfers and electronic fund transfers)
• Reviewing and processing disbursement of trust funds (cheques and wire transfers)
• Reviewing and paying invoices from trust funds
• Obtaining required signatures and approvals for trust transactions
• Processing trust investment transactions
• Monitoring and balancing of daily trust reporting
• Adhering to provincial Law Society rules and MLT Aikins internal policies

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized accounting certificate or diploma program (equivalencies will be considered)
• Minimum two years of related experience
• Ability to deal with highly confidential information in a professional manner
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of an accounting information system considered an asset
• Experience in a professional services firm considered an asset

We offer

• A competitive salary depending on experience
• Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• Growth and development opportunities
• Mentorship and support

Our diversity statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.

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