Bookkeeper

About Us

Denham Property & Injury Law Firm is a plaintiff-side law firm representing homeowners and property owners whose insurance companies have underpaid, delayed, or denied legitimate claims. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, we operate across multiple states and are growing quickly. We move fast, take our clients' situations seriously, and hold ourselves to a high standard of preparation and follow-through.

What We Value

Our core values aren't just words on a wall. They define who we hire, how we work, and what we expect from every member of the team.

• Loyalty: To the firm, to co-workers, and to our clients.
• Dedication: Dedicated to our cause and willingness to go above and beyond.
• Strong Work Ethic: Willing to put the time and effort in to get the results our clients deserve. Always being the most prepared person in the room.
• Determination: Goal-oriented and strives for success.
• Caring: Has empathy for clients and treats them like we'd like to be treated. Clients are not just another number or file to us.
• Growth Mindset: Strives for continuous improvement both individually and for the firm.
• Working Smart: Produces high-quality work by leveraging tools and resources in an efficient manner.

The Role

We are hiring a Bookkeeper to own the firm's day-to-day financial record-keeping, pay the firm's vendors and expenses on time, and coordinate the settlement distribution process when cases resolve. This is a hands-on role at the center of the firm's financial operations. You will work directly with firm leadership, our attorneys, and our outside CPA, and we will train you on the trust accounting rules that govern client funds. The right person is detail-oriented, comfortable with numbers, and takes pride in getting the money right every time.

What You'll Do

Bookkeeping and Accounts Payable

• Record daily transactions in QuickBooks, including deposits, payments, and transfers across the firm's accounts
• Process and pay firm expenses, vendor invoices, and case costs after coordinating with attorneys and staff to verify them
• Track case costs by matter so they can be properly recovered at settlement
• Manage recurring payments (software subscriptions, office expenses, retainers) and reconcile vendor statements
• Maintain organized records of all transactions and supporting documentation

Settlement Coordination

• Coordinate the settlement distribution process from signed release to final disbursement
• Track incoming settlement funds and confirm clearance before distribution
• Calculate client disbursements and prepare settlement statements for attorney review and client signature
• Issue client and third-party checks
• Maintain clean, audit-ready records of every settlement
• Serve as the point of contact for clients asking about the status of their settlement

What We're Looking For

Required

• 1-2 years of bookkeeping, accounts payable, or similar financial operations experience, or a bachelor’s degree in accounting or bookkeeping
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Solid Excel skills and comfort learning new software quickly
• Understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits, credits, and reconciliations
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational habits
• Discretion with sensitive financial information
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including comfort speaking with clients by phone and email
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint)

Preferred (not required)

• Prior experience at a law firm is a significant plus; familiarity with plaintiff-side contingency-fee work is even better
• Familiarity with IOLTA/trust accounting rules
• Experience with legal case management systems
• Basic understanding of property insurance claims and/or personal injury cases

Who Thrives in This Role

You'll do well here if you are detail-obsessed, take ownership of your work, and find satisfaction in getting every dollar exactly right. This is a role for someone who wants to learn trust accounting and law firm finance from the ground up and grow with the firm. If you can reconcile to the penny, manage competing deadlines, and be counted on with sensitive financial information, we want to talk to you.

How to Apply

We want to ensure that all applicants have a fair and equal chance, so we're using a TestGorilla assessment (https://www.testgorilla.com). This minimizes unconscious bias in our hiring process. Successful candidates will be invited to a job interview.

Ready to join our team? Start by clicking the link below.

https://app.testgorilla.com/s/avzrojez

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000