Company Description
Located in downtown Palo Alto, the Law Offices of John C Martin, P.C. serves high net worth clients throughout Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. We pride ourselves on being the gold standard when it comes to estate planning, trust administration, and estate litigation services. 100% of our team members work on-site at our location on Middlefield Road, close to downtown shops and restaurants. We aspire to make meaningful contributions in the space of estate planning, trust administration, and dispute resolution, while improving the lives of our clients and loved ones.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as an experienced bookkeeper and administrator. The candidate will be an excellent communicator, able to learn, and capable of handling a busy workload in a laid back yet highly professional environment. This is a full time, on site job. We are looking for someone who is able to hit the ground running with lots of energy and enthusiasm. The ideal candidate must have a good deal of background knowledge and experience in law firm administration, including invoicing, bookkeeping (reconcillation), payroll administration, and general ledger accounting. However, equivalent knowledge and experience in a different field will be considered.
Qualifications
A degree from an accedited institution, plus experience at a law firm or other similar business in administration, including bookkeeping, HR, financial reconcillation, and accounting
Financial data entry skills (Quickbooks, Clio preferred)
Knowledge in invoicing (Square, Quickbooks, Clio)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational skills and time management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Experience in trust administration or estate planning is a plus, but not required
Background knowledge in tax, real estate, or financial planning is a plus
Background knowledge or certifications in trust, probate, and conservatorship accounting a plus but not required
Background knowledge in preparation of tax returns (income, gift, or estate) a plus but not required
Benefits
We believe in providing excellent benefits to our team members, including health and dental insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and an annual profit share. Competitive salary that meets or exceeds that of our similarly-sized peers.
To Apply
Submit your resume, list of references, and cover letter to : Melody@johncmartinlaw.com. No calls please.
