Legal Accounting Clerk

Job Overview
Downtown Rochester law firm invites applicants looking for a long-lasting career in a stable and rewarding office setting to apply. Excellent entry level opportunity in the legal field for a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, organizational skills, the drive to succeed and willingness to learn. Ideal candidate is seeking a culture that values loyalty and long-term relationships, and is interested in working with an established team of experienced accounting clerks, legal assistants, paralegals, supervisors and attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently complete entry level accounting tasks
• Ensure all client and internal systems are updated to include actions taken and all correspondence
• Work in a team environment under attorney supervision to prepare documents such as letters
• Attend to details, solve mathematical computations correctly and accurately enter data and make revisions
• Follow various client requirements and adapt when updates to processes occur
• Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal collections requirements
• Participate in special projects as assigned by management
• Handle confidential client information in a professional and trustworthy manner
• Work flexibly and manage changing priorities
• Work full-time, on-site during regular business hours

Other

• Background check and drug test required

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical, deductive reasoning, and decision making skills
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate attention to detail and a desire to achieve accurate deliverables
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
• Ability to handle a large caseload
• Able to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
• Willingness to learn and the ability to interpret and follow instructions quickly and efficiently
• Professionalism, good judgment and the ability to perform in high pressure situations

Education/Experience: An equivalent combination of the following:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree strongly preferred (or applicable experience)
• 1 year Accounting or Billing Experience (Preferred) with compensation commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in working in the accounting department of a law office?
• What experience do you have with data entry or updating client systems?
• What experience do you have drafting documents from templates such as letters?

Work Location: In person