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The Law Society of Saskatchewan regulates lawyers in Saskatchewan by upholding high standards of competence and integrity to ensure the trust and confidence that people place in lawyers is protected.
The Trust Compliance Team has the responsibility to ensure the safe and proper handling of client monies deposited into the trust accounts of all law firms in the province. The Law Society is seeking an Auditor to fill a full-time temporary position to audit, investigate and report on the accounts and operations of lawyers in private practice as well as assist with the review, assessment and follow-up of law firm annual reports. This position is located in Regina with some travel required.
The successful candidate will be responsible to:
- Conduct visits to law firms throughout SK to perform compliance audits to ensure lawyers are complying with trust accounting rules.
- Provide feedback to lawyers regarding their level of compliance with the rules and the steps to remedy any deficiencies.
- Review annual trust report submissions.
- Review correspondence from lawyers regarding Trust Reports, rule violations and other risk matters.
- Respond to inquiries from lawyers and their staff regarding trust accounting.
The Auditor should possess the following qualifications, skills and competencies:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- At least 5 years auditing or related experience.
- Advanced training in fraud related courses (CFE or CIA) is an asset.
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently where a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality are paramount.
The Law Society is an equal opportunity employer.