Legal Accounting and Administration Clerk - Estate & Trust Litigation Tupman & Bloom LLP is a boutique litigation firm specializing in estate, trust, and capacity litigation, as well as civil litigation matters, including professional liability, breach of trust, and administrative litigation. T&B is a collaborative firm that offers a collegial environment with a great culture and an unparalleled drive for innovation and entrepreneurialism. We value the individuality of each team member and work together to leverage each other’s specific talents to promote a great work environment that delivers the most value to our clients. T&B is currently recruiting a Legal Accounting and Administration Clerk to join our team in our Halifax, NS office. This position is a full-time, 12-month contract position to provide coverage for a maternity leave, with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate is directly responsible for assisting in all phases of client billing, including bill preparation, submission, follow-up, and communication with clients and Partners. They will also assist with general administrative tasks as needed. Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Preparing bills for clients on a monthly or on-request basis, including: Processing, reviewing, and editing pre-bills; Preparing final bills for lawyers' approval; Submitting final bills to clients; Attending to accounts receivable follow-ups and collections communications; Proactively monitoring and reviewing the billing system and firm’s bank accounts to ensure that client data is kept current and accurate; Processing and recording client payments, including credit card, cheque, EFT, and wire payments; Processing accounts payable and third-party payments, including vendor invoices and reimbursements; Liaising with firm’s bookkeeper to reconcile accounts monthly; Reviewing and posting vendor invoices to client files, where applicable; Receiving and applying retainer funds as directed by Partners and ensuring timely and accurate records of such receipts; and Providing general administration support to lawyers. The successful candidate should possess the following: Experience in a law firm or professional environment; College Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration; Basic knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls; Proficiency with MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams); Soluno or equivalent accounting software experience; and Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail. T&B offers a competitive salary, bonus, and medical benefits (dental, extended health care, and vision). We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you want to join a firm that is the future of law, please apply in confidence to Samantha Corriero at