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We are seeking a Trust Account Specialist to join our Finance department in our Minneapolis office. In this role, you will be responsible for the receipt, disbursement, and record-keeping of the Firm’s U.S. trust accounts, as well as being a primary contact for questions and inquiries related to trust account activities. Do you enjoy a variety of work? Are you a good communicator? If so, then we would appreciate hearing from you. This position will require at least one day per week working in the office.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure all internal controls are followed in the performance of trust activities and all necessary paperwork is completed.
• Responsible for trust wires/book transfer authorization forms to move monies from/to trust accounts.
• Handle wire transfer authorization forms for closings which require immediate attention. Track the wire to ensure it is processed timely.
• Print trust checks via Elite software.
• Responsible for yearly trust reviews by outside CPA firm or state bar associations.
• Review trust account activity for all trust accounts to determine if any inactive accounts should be refunded to clients or submitted as unclaimed property.
• Field questions from Dorsey staff and assist in the trust training of new employees.
• Back up daily cash receipts on the Elite system, which includes lockbox receipts from the bank as well as ACH payments, wire payments and the internal deposit.
• Assist with the year-end reporting for 1099s.
• May perform other tasks within the Finance department that may be assigned.

What we’re looking for:

• Associate’s degree with an accounting or finance major.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting department, or five or more years of related experience.
• Understanding of finance policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous financial and clerical tasks and procedures and complete them within time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent math aptitude and 10-key skills as well as spreadsheet experience.
• Detail oriented, independent worker and self-starter. Ability to manage concurrent projects.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel as well as clients.

Preferred:

• Previous experience with Windows PCs and related software packages, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience in a law firm or other professional services firm.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17 hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

• Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
• Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
• 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
• Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
• Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations:

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.

How to Apply:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

The pay range for this position in Minnesota only is $28.86 to $37.12 per hour.

This range represents Dorsey’s good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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Office Location:
Minneapolis, MN