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Field Auditor

Job Title: Field Auditor

Department: Office of Counsel

Immediate Supervisor: Trust Account Compliance Program (TACP) Director

Positions Supervised: None

Purpose of the job: To ensure NC lawyers comply with the recordkeeping requirements for lawyer’s trust accounts as set forth in Rule 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct trust account compliance audits.
  • With the IT department and TACP Director, develop a geographic plan for the year following the randomized report of all active lawyers in NC.
  • Schedule audits each quarter following the geographic plan.
  • Forward the information of the scheduled audits to the department assistant to prepare the audit packets, written notice, and subpoena in advance of each audit.
  • Audit trust account(s) for compliance with the provisions contained in Rule 1.15.
  • With the TACP director, determine appropriate corrective action when deficiencies are found.
  • Provide education and educational materials on trust accounting to lawyers during audits as necessary.
  • Prepare an Audit Report based on the findings of the audit.
  • Review the Audit Report with the lawyer and provide guidance for corrective action(s) as needed.
  • When necessary, direct lawyers to provide follow-up documentation substantiating that deficiencies have been corrected.
  • Notify the TACP director when a lawyer is required to file follow-up documentation.
  • If severe noncompliance or indications of misappropriation are found during an audit, confer with the TACP director as to the appropriate course of action including, as necessary, the preparation of a grievance referral.
  • Prepare a report on the audit results each quarter for the council.
  • File the quarterly report with applicable staff and committee chairs.
  • Respond to trust account inquiries.
  • Participate in the preparation and updating of educational materials on trust accounting.

Accountability and Authority

  • The field auditor reports directly to the TACP director.
  • The field auditor is accountable for the administration of the random audits.

Desired Education, Experience and Skills:

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of auditing, bookkeeping, or accounting experience (or a combination of) required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and the ability to drive are required.

Working Conditions:

  • Position is exempt in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., one hour lunch break
  • Overtime: as required unpaid
  • Travel: required, statewide, expenses paid by the State Bar, car provided by the State Bar

Hiring Range: $55,000 - $70,000

The North Carolina State Bar is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

 

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