Trust Analyst (Temp)

Lewis-Brisbois; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking a Temporary Trust Analyst for a 3-month engagement with potential for permanent placement. The role runs on a 37.50-hour workweek, typically 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and involves collaborating with billing attorneys and accounting teams to manage trust balances per state bar guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 3 years of accounting experience, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years’ experience in accounting, account balancing, and reconciliation
• Law firm experience a plus, but not required
• Experience with large professional organizations or large law firm financial systems such as Aderant Expert/Elite helpful, but not required
• Ability to execute under pressure and within tight timelines while juggling multiple projects
• Superior knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must be able to transition efficiently between different systems
• 10-key speed required

Responsibilities

• Research and clear trust matter balances per state bar guidelines in collaboration with billing attorneys and account receivable specialists
• Coordinate with management and cross-function teams regarding trust account activity
• Confirm information regarding movement of client funds
• Assist with bank reconciliations and research
• Provide general support to the Firm’s accounting function with attention to protocol and accuracy

Skills

Accounting experience

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview

The Los Angeles, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Temporary (with potential for permanent placement) Trust Analyst. This position is expected to be for a duration of 3 months based on a 37.50-hour workweek. The ideal candidate will work a schedule of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The following list of essential functions is not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned in addition to those listed. The items listed are considered daily functions associated with this position. The Trust Analyst will collaborate with billing attorneys, office administrators, billing/eBilling teams, and account receivable specialists to research and clear trust matter balances per state bar guidelines. This individual will regularly coordinate and consult with management and cross-function teams regarding trust account activity and confirm information regarding the movement of client funds, as well as assist with bank reconciliations, research, and provide general support to the Firm’s accounting function. The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform these tasks with an extreme attention to protocol, bar guidelines, proper detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years’ experience in accounting, account balancing, and reconciliation
• Law firm experience a plus, but not required
• Experience with large professional organizations or large law firm financial systems such as Aderant Expert/Elite helpful, but not required
• Ability to execute under pressure and within tight timelines while juggling multiple projects
• Superior knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must be able to transition efficiently between different systems
• 10-key speed required

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

Minimum Salary

USD $38.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $38.00/Hr.