Trust Administrator

Join Stikeman Elliott LLP, one of Canada's most distinguished and respected corporate law firms. Recognized as one of the Best Employers in Canada for 15 consecutive years, we are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent.

The Trust Administrator will be responsible for executing all trust account transactions in a timely, accurate and professional manner.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deposits and invests trust funds and posts trust transactions daily
• Handles incoming and outgoing wire transactions for Trust
• Handles all aspects of trust cheques, including cheque verification, processing stop payments, stale-dated cheques and certified cheques not cashed
• Coordinates distribution of T5 and NR4 forms for interest on matured investments
• Assists at year end audit and gathers information as requested
• Works according to standardized Trust procedures, ensure compliance with firm policy and the Law Society of Ontario
• Keeps up-to-date banking records, including a list of bank contacts
• Responsible for various bank reconciliations, accounts set up and tokens renewal
• Assists in projects and special assignments as required
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Reasonable knowledge of accounting and investment
• Law firm experience and some knowledge of the Law Society of Ontario by-laws related to trust is an asset
• Proven efficiency with Microsoft Office applications: Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of CMS an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills, both oral and written
• Effective time management, excellent organizational skills as well as great attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and when dealing with changes
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Meticulous and accurate

Stikeman Elliott is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.

Please Note: Our firm has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine. You will not be asked to disclose your vaccination status during the interview process. If you are offered employment, you will find a vaccination clause in your offer of employment providing that prior to commencing any employment with the Firm, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccination. The Firm will make reasonable accommodation efforts if you cannot be vaccinated due to medical, religious, or other grounds to the extent protected by applicable human rights legislation.