Law Firm Administrator

Dugas & Circelli, Pllc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and firm holidays

Educational costs reimbursement up to

Job summary

Dugas & Circelli, Pllc, a Fort Worth law firm, seeks an experienced Firm Administrator to manage HR and daily office operations. The role reports to the managing partner and focuses on people, policy, and performance.

You will oversee hiring, payroll, benefits, and compliance while coordinating training and development for staff and attorneys. This position is on-site in Fort Worth with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HR experience, including 2+ in a management/generalist role.
• Experience in office management, preferably within professional services.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Discretion with confidential information and sensitive data.
• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll software, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR processes from posting jobs to onboarding new hires.
• Run payroll, benefits enrollment, and leave administration.
• Maintain personnel files and HR policies, plus employee handbook.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Texas employment laws.
• Handle employee relations and performance reviews.
• Coordinate training and professional development.

Skills

HR management

Policy development

Employee relations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP

SHRM-SCP

PHR

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