What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Yanowitz Law Firm?
Join Our Award-Winning Law Firm!
We're looking for a kind, detail-oriented professional to join our team as a bookkeeper. If you love variety, enjoy helping others, and are naturally organized, this role could be a great fit.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: In-person, Rochester, MN
Pay: $23-$26
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Why Work With Us?
The Yanowitz Law Firm is an award winning estate planning and estate administration law firm. We’re known for our client-centered approach and warm, collaborative team culture. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, learn about real estate and probate law, and help Minnesotans navigate major life transitions with clarity and compassion.
What You’ll Do
Your days will be dynamic, filled with a mix of administrative, legal, and financial support tasks:
Real Estate & Estate Administration Support
- Prepare documents for real estate closings and probate filings
- Input information into estate tax returns
- Act as a third witness in signing appointments
- Track deadlines and coordinate with title companies, lenders, courts, and clients
- Maintain organized records of assets, distributions, and key legal filings
Bookkeeping & Financial Accuracy (if applicable)
- Assist with financial tracking, trust and final accounting, and payment reconciliation
- Help ensure compliance with legal and financial standards
Client & Attorney Support
- Be a warm, reliable point of contact for clients
- Assist attorneys with case prep, document management, and filing
- Support the development and refinement of office SOPs
Ideal Candidates Have:
- A college degree (any major); background in accounting, finance, or math is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and excellent time management
- Confidence with tech tools
- A calm, clear communication style—especially when clients are going through stressful times
- A proactive, kind, and solutions-focused attitude
Legal experience is helpful, but not required—we’re happy to train the right person!
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid holidays, 3 weeks of PTO, 1 week of sick pay and team members can accrue additional PTO based upon team bonus achievement
- Competitive pay with bonus potential
- Parental leave
- Employee discounts
- Supportive team and excellent work-life balance
- Meaningful work with real impact on people’s lives
Ready to grow your career in a role that blends legal, financial, and administrative support—while being part of a positive and people-first team?
Apply today! Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!
Claire Langton-Yanowitz, esq.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rochester, MN 55902 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rochester, MN 55902: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $26
