Trust Specialist

Carlton Fields; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Commuter Benefits

Well-being Programs

Job summary

Carlton Fields seeks a Trust Specialist for our Tampa office to manage banking and trust account transactions, client retainers, and petty cash with accuracy and discretion.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a law firm, and demonstrate strong attention to detail, initiative, adaptability, and excellent communication skills in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in bookkeeping, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Candidates must show initiative and have the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Candidates must demonstrate flexibility, professionalism and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Banking.
• Trust account transactions for legal settlements.
• Client retainers.
• Petty Cash.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Initiative

Prioritization

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We offer our professional staff the opportunity to take their careers as far as they can envision. Through innovative workplace programs and initiatives, we continually invest in their growth and development as employees and as people. We reward exemplary professional efforts at every level of the firm.

Carlton Fields is seeking a Trust Specialist for its Tampa office.

The TrustSpecialistresponsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:

• Banking
• Trust account transactions for legal settlements
• Client retainers
• Petty Cash
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in bookkeeping, preferably in a law firm
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Candidates must show initiative and have the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Candidates must demonstrate flexibility, professionalism and excellent communication skills

Actual salaries will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of the Carlton Fields total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, accident, and disability insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• commuter benefits
• well-being programs

Carlton Fields is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable laws. We also participate in the E-Verify program. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Carlton Fields is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Carlton Fields and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or applicant tracking system, please request assistance by e-mailing [e-mail] . When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodation.