Legal Assistant / Bookkeeper

Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!Job detailsHelp keep the books straight and make legal work flow — we need your organized touch.This Jobot Job is hosted by Hunter DahlstromAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary $50,000 - $65,000 per yearA Bit About UsWe’re a Boston-based law firm with over six decades of experience in securities, commercial litigation, regulatory work, and urban planning. We value practical problem-solvers — people who don’t just spot issues but help fix them. You won’t be an invisible cog here; you’ll see the impact of your work every day.Apply here and contact Hunter Dahlstrom directly for details at hunter@jobot.com or 248.636.2434 (direct cell #)Why join us?Solid exposure to both legal operations and bookkeeping — you’ll build skills others don’t getCollaborative small-team environment where your voice mattersPossibility of flexible scheduling or remote “bookkeeping hours” (depending on volume)Opportunity to grow — as the firm takes on more work, your role can expandPTO, holidays, baseline benefits (health, etc.) as aligned with industry normsJob DetailsManage day-to-day bookkeeping invoicing, account reconciliation, tracking receivables/payablesMaintain firm financial records general ledger entries, month-end close supportProcess client billing, collections, and trust accounting complianceAssist attorneys and support staff with administrative tasks (filing, document prep, calendar management)Coordinate with outside accountants or auditors when neededAudit expense reports, vendor invoices, and internal finance queriesMonitor cash flow and flag any discrepancies or issues proactivelySupport office operations in ad hoc capacities (ordering supplies, coordinating vendors, etc.)What We’re Looking ForStrong bookkeeping / accounting experience (2+ years preferred)Proficiency in QuickBooks (or equivalent) and Microsoft ExcelComfortable working in a legal environment (familiarity with trust accounting, billing cycles, retention) is a plusHighly detail-oriented, strong organizational skillsAbility to juggle multiple tasks and deadlinesGood communicator — you’ll liaise with attorneys, vendors, clientsInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here jobot.com/privacy-policyWant to learn more about this role and Jobot?Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!