Law Firm Administrator

Dugas & Circelli, Pllc; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Dugas & Circelli, Pllc in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Firm Administrator to manage HR and day-to-day office operations on-site. You will report to the managing partner and ensure our people are supported and our processes run smoothly.

Key duties include hiring, payroll, benefits, leave administration, personnel records, compliance with employment laws, vendor management, office budgeting, IT coordination, staff supervision, and supporting billing.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of HR experience, including at least 2 in a management or generalist role.
• Office management experience, ideally at a law firm or another professional services firm.
• Solid knowledge of employment law, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Comfortable with HRIS, payroll software, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR processes from posting to onboarding and payroll.
• Manage office operations, budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Texas employment laws.
• Coordinate training and professional development.
• Support billing and accounting staff as needed.
• Maintain personnel files and HR policies in the handbook.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Payroll administration

Compliance

Office management

HRIS

Payroll software

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Fort Worth, Texas (on-site)
Firm size: About 40 attorneys and staff
Salary: Extremely competitive in the market based on experience, plus benefits

About the Role

Our law firm is looking for an experienced Firm Administrator to manage both human resources and day-to-day office operations. This person will report to the managing partner, keep the firm running smoothly, and look after our people.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Manage the hiring process, from posting jobs to on-boarding new hires
• Run payroll, benefits enrollment, and leave administration
• Keep personnel files and HR policies current, along with the employee handbook
• Make sure the firm complies with federal and Texas employment laws
• Handle employee relations, performance reviews, and any workplace concerns
• Coordinate training and professional development

Office Management

• Oversee daily office operations, facilities, and vendor relationships
• Supervise support staff such as receptionists and administrative assistants
• Manage office budgets, supplies, and equipment
• Work with IT providers on technology and security needs
• Help with firm events, scheduling, and internal communications
• Support billing and accounting staff as needed

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of HR experience, including at least 2 in a management or generalist role
• Office management experience, ideally at a law firm or another professional services firm
• Solid knowledge of employment law, payroll, and benefits administration
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Discretion with confidential information
• Comfortable with HRIS, payroll software, and Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or a related field
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification
• Experience with legal practice management or billing software

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Up to $2,000 a year in educational costs related to your work