Trust Clerk

WHO WE ARE

Hamilton Duncan is the Fraser Valley’s preeminent law firm, boasting a team of more than 35 talented lawyers and 70 excellent support staff. Located in Surrey €“ one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, and one that is much more affordable than Vancouver €“ we provide high-end legal services to a wide variety of clients in an assortment of interesting and challenging matters across diverse areas of practice. We pride ourselves in our commitment to our community and our collegial workplace and want people who value a culture and management style that fosters respect while rewarding individual responsibility, initiative and creativity and providing opportunities for further development.

WHO WE NEED

We are looking for a Full-Time Trust Clerk to support our accounting department. Your goal will be to provide high-quality assistance to our lawyers and staff.

WHY YOU’LL WANT TO WORK WITH US

We ask a lot of our people, so we try to give a lot in return. The expected salary range for this role is $55,000 – $65,000. In addition to a competitive salary, we think you will love these other benefits of working at Hamilton Duncan:

• Health and wellness: Take care of yourself and your family with our comprehensive benefits plan that includes extended medical, dental, vision, critical illness, and life insurance coverages, as well as an employee assistance program for those trying times. Sick and personal leave days ensure that you do not choose between your health and your income.
• Plan for your future: Once you have been with us for a year, you will be eligible to participate in our group RRSP program, and we will match a portion of your contributions.
• Develop your skills: Successful applicants to our continuing education program get some or all their tuition reimbursed for further law-related skills training.
• Location: Get to work quickly thanks to our highly accessible office location (directly adjacent to the Gateway SkyTrain station) with an on-site fitness facility.
• Additional comforts: Enjoy coming to work in jeans every Friday, leaving an hour early before long weekends and all summer weekends and socializing with your colleagues at our regular social functions.

WHO YOU ARE

To be considered for this role we need you to possess the following attributes:

• Education: Working towards a recognized certificate, degree or completion of Accounting Courses.
• Skills: You must have Microsoft® Office application experience, superior organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills. You will have the ability to handle a high volume of work with tight deadlines and have a keen attention to detail. Excellent communication skills are also required. Experience with Unity (formerly EsiLaw) is considered an asset.
• Characteristics: You have a strong analytic skill set and are self-motivated and thrive on solving problems both independently and with the team. You have a willingness to take direction and seek instruction. You have a high degree of accuracy with a good eye for detail. You are a proactive self-starter who has a positive and energetic attitude while understanding the importance of discretion and client confidentiality. The position can be demanding, meaning that you need to be calm under pressure and eager to take on challenges. We take pride in the quality of our work, so we hope you do too.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will be an integral part of our accounting team, critical to the success of the lawyers of the firm. You will be responsible for:

Trust Accounting

• Issuing trust cheques and trust transfers
• Managing trust account transactions (deposits, withdrawals) including wire transfers, EFT’s, and cheques
• Managing trust investment accounts, including creating, opening, and closing these accounts
• Monitoring all pooled trust accounts and follow 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
• Follow up with Lawyers and Staff on any inactive trust

HOW TO APPLY

If you are ready to advance your career and join our team at Hamilton Duncan, act now by emailing your cover letter and resume to our Human Resources Manager, Pavanpreet Athwal, at [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest in our firm and keep all applications on file in the event of future opportunities. Only those shortlisted for interviews for this position will be contacted as a part of this recruiting effort.