Law Firm Administrator

DC Law Firm; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Firm holidays

Educational costs

Job summary

DC Law Firm in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced Firm Administrator to manage HR and daily office operations. You will report to the managing partner, oversee payroll, benefits, and compliance, and support staff across departments.

The role emphasizes people leadership, policy governance, and efficient workflows to keep the firm compliant and responsive. A law-firm background is preferred, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in HR, with 2+ in a management/generalist role.
• Experience in office management, ideally in a law or professional services firm.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; handles confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll software; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR processes from posting jobs to onboarding new hires.
• Run payroll, benefits enrollment, and leave administration.
• Maintain personnel files and HR policies; update employee handbook.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Texas employment laws.
• Manage employee relations, performance reviews, and workplace concerns.
• Coordinate training and professional development.
• Oversee daily office operations, facilities, and vendor relationships.
• Supervise receptionists and administrative staff; manage office budgets.
• Coordinate IT needs and security with providers; support billing staff as needed.
• Assist with firm events, scheduling, and internal communications.

Skills

HR management

Office operations

Employment law

Payroll administration

Employee relations

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Legal practice management software

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