Trust Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a detailed orientated person who loves to work with numbers? Do you have a knack for accuracy and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you have the detailed transaction correct? If this sounds like you, then we’d like to talk.

Hodgson Russ LLP, a regional law firm with two hundred attorneys in nine offices, is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Trust and Treasury Analyst to join our fast-paced, challenging and busy Accounting group. The incumbent will perform tasks associated with trust, treasury, billing, and collections functions. This individual will have the following responsibilities :

• Assist in processing trust and escrow transactions in accordance with Firm policy and State Bar Association regulations. Confirm receipt of funds, request and maintain proper documentation, verify distribution calculations, process disbursement checks and EFTs, and record matter transactions within the ERP.
• Be able to handle multiple trust / escrow transactions simultaneously and timely communicate by phone / email for supporting documents with admins, paralegals, associates, and partners.
• Accurately and timely enter transaction data in 3E Elite system client trust accounts.
• Scan and file trust / escrow / banking related documents in accordance with firm retention policies.
• Daily reconciliation of checks for remote and in person deposits into the proper bank account.
• Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations within the ERP reconciliation module, including identification and research of variances and unposted transactions , able to effectively problem-solve around challenges to achieve objectives.
• Provide and verify banking information for client, trust and vendor requests utilizing established fraud prevention controls.
• Generate and distribute daily various banking reports.
• Update daily cash tracking spreadsheet accurately and post highly visibility daily cash post report.
• Prepare and post recurring monthly banking and lending journal entries.
• Cross trained to provide backup and perform additional duties as requested to support the accounting team in the delivery of its services and assists team members with special projects.
• Other trust and treasury related projects and duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate should be knowledgeable and possess the following qualifications :

Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Buffalo is $49,237 to $60,450. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

Please apply on-line by visiting our career page at www.hodgsonruss.com.

Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https : / / www.hodgsonruss.com / about -diversity.html.

Company Description

Hodgson Russ is seeking a Director of Attorney Recruitment and Integration to join its Legal Talent Management Team in Buffalo. The Director of Attorney Recruitment and Integration will be responsible for attorney talent acquisition, including the design, execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement of lawyer recruiting, onboarding, and integration processes and strategies and ensuring such strategies are aligned with the firm’s goals. The incumbent manages the Manager of Attorney Recruiting, who has primary responsibility for entry-level recruiting, including the summer associate program. This is a highly visible position, interacting with candidates and search firms, reporting directly to the Global Head, Attorney & Law Firm Operations, working closely with the Practice Area Leads, and requiring frequent interaction and collaboration with attorney and staff leadership and peers throughout all offices and seniority levels at the Firm. The successful candidate will have a JD and at least 5 years of private practice or equivalent law firm recruiting experience.

Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Buffalo, is $125,000 to $175,000 annually. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

Please apply on-line by visiting our career page at www.hodgsonruss.com.

Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https : / / www.hodgsonruss.com / about -diversity.html.

Company Description

Hodgson Russ is seeking a Director of Attorney Recruitment and Integration to join its Legal Talent Management Team in Buffalo. The Director of Attorney Recruitment and Integration will be responsible for attorney talent acquisition, including the design, execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement of lawyer recruiting, onboarding, and integration processes and strategies and ensuring such strategies are aligned with the firm’s goals. The incumbent manages the Manager of Attorney Recruiting, who has primary responsibility for entry-level recruiting, including the summer associate program. This is a highly visible position, interacting with candidates and search firms, reporting directly to the Global Head, Attorney & Law Firm Operations, working closely with the Practice Area Leads, and requiring frequent interaction and collaboration with attorney and staff leadership and peers throughout all offices and seniority levels at the Firm. The successful candidate will have a JD and at least 5 years of private practice or equivalent law firm recruiting experience. Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Buffalo, is $125,000 to $175,000 annually. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level. Please apply on-line by visiting our career page at www.hodgsonruss.com. Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https : / / www.hodgsonruss.com / about-diversity.html.

Salary : $125,000 - $175,000