Firm Administrator

Lang Thal King & Hanson PC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lang Thal King & Hanson PC is seeking an experienced Firm Administrator to lead the business operations of our growing Scottsdale law firm. This role oversees financial management, billing, HR, technology, facilities, and marketing as part of a collaborative, long-established firm culture.

The successful candidate will monitor budgets, drive efficiency, manage vendor relationships, and report to partners, ensuring sound operations and strategic growth in a reputable Arizona practice.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm management experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with legal accounting, billing, collections, trust accounting, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and legal practice management systems; ProLaw experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in finance, operations, human resources, technology, and strategic planning.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, budgeting, cash flow, and partner reporting.
• Handle billing, collections, banking relationships, and trust accounts.
• Administer human resources, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and personnel matters.
• Direct technology planning, cybersecurity coordination, and vendor management.
• Oversee facilities, operations, and marketing/business development activities.
• Lead practice management reporting, workflow improvements, and efficiency projects.
• Participate in partner meetings and implement firm decisions.
• Develop and maintain administrative policies, procedures, and metrics.
• Oversee consultants, service providers, and key vendor relationships.

Skills

Law firm management

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Discretion

Tools

ProLaw

Job description

Lang Thal King & Hanson PC is seeking an experienced Firm Administrator to lead the business operations of our growing Scottsdale law firm. Founded in 1995, we are an established Arizona law firm of 11 attorneys, supported by an experienced professional staff.

We take pride in a positive, collegial culture where attorneys and staff work together, support one another, and enjoy coming to work. One small but meaningful example is that the firm provides lunch for everyone, every day. We believe that kind of daily investment in our people reflects the collaborative and appreciative workplace we have built.

This position reports directly to the firm's partners and is responsible for overseeing the financial, operational, human resources, technology, marketing, and practice management functions of the firm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Financial management, budgeting, cash flow oversight, and partner reporting
• Billing, collections, banking relationships, and trust account administration
• Human resources administration, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and personnel matters
• Technology planning, software systems, cybersecurity coordination, and vendor management
• Facilities management and operational oversight
• Marketing and business development activities, including website management, sponsorships, advertising, vendor relationships, and strategic marketing initiatives
• Practice management reporting, workflow improvement, and operational efficiency projects
• Participation in partner meetings and implementation of firm decisions
• Development and maintenance of administrative policies, procedures, and performance metrics
• Oversight of consultants, service providers, and key vendor relationships

Qualifications

• Prior law firm management experience strongly preferred
• Experience with legal accounting, including legal billing, collections, trust accounting, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and legal practice management systems; ProLaw experience is a plus
• Demonstrated success in finance, operations, human resources, technology, and strategic planning
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution

Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a financially strong, growing, and well-established Arizona law firm with experienced attorneys, professional staff, an engaged ownership group, and a genuinely positive workplace culture. The successful candidate will receive substantial transition support and knowledge transfer from the current Firm Administrator, who has served the firm for 15 years, to help ensure a smooth succession.