About this role
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Job Title: Temporary Legal Trust Accounting Associate (Urgent Need – 2–3 Openings)
Location: Jupiter, FL (In-Office / Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $32.00 – $40.00/hour (Based on experience)
Employment Type: Temporary / Full-Time Hours
About the Role
PrideStaff is searching on behalf of our client, a prominent law firm in Palm Beach County, for 2–3 detail-oriented, high-accuracy Temporary Legal Trust Accounting Associates to join their team in Jupiter, FL for an immediate project.
In this role, you will handle matter-level trust accounting, perform ledger reconciliations, process client disbursements, and maintain strict adherence to Florida Bar Rule 5-1.1 (IOLTA) and multi-state compliance regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Trust Disbursement Reconciliation: Validate Filevine ledger entries against settlement statements and closing documents prior to client disbursement.
Coding & Verification: Accurately code transactions into NetSuite (ERP) and inspect check images for compliance before processing bank deposits.
Transfers & Reconciliations: Initiate outgoing ACH and wire transfers; execute matter-level trust reconciliations across Florida and multi-state jurisdictions.
Audit Prep & Discrepancies: Research and resolve ledger discrepancies within defined SLAs; prepare audit workpapers and monthly reconciliation schedules.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: 3+ years in legal accounting, trust accounting, escrow processing, or law firm finance.
Regulatory Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of Florida Bar IOLTA guidelines and trust compliance rules.
Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs required).
Software: Prior experience with Filevine (Case Management) or NetSuite (ERP) is strongly preferred.
Attributes: High attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced legal environment.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $35.00 - $42.00 Per Hour