Legal Accounting Clerk

  • Irvine, California, United States
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Boutique Litigation firm in immediate need for an Accounting Clerk for head office.


Key Responsibilities

  • Billing & Invoicing: Preparing, reviewing, and sending client invoices; tracking billable hours and disbursements.
  • Trust Accounting: Handling client trust accounts in compliance with State Bar of California regulations.
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable: Processing vendor payments, check requests, and recording client payments.
  • Data Entry: Posting financial transactions to ledgers using legal accounting software.
  • Bank Reconciliation: Reconciling bank accounts and managing inter-account transfers.
  • Reporting: Assisting with the preparation of income statements, balance sheets, and financial reports.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience: 1–3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
  • Software Proficiency: Experience with legal-specific accounting software (e.g., Clio, Tabs3, Aderant) and MS Excel.
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger reconciliation.