Law Firm Administrator - Hybrid Leader

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services assists a boutique Washington, DC law firm in hiring a Firm Administrator to lead finance, HR, technology, facilities and day-to-day operations.

The role reports to the Firm Shareholders, with a hybrid schedule requiring 2–3 days in the office. The compensation ranges from $170,000 to $190,000 plus a competitive benefits package, reflecting the firm's emphasis on mutual respect and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and business operations.
• Experience administering business systems including accounting, HRIS, legal practice management, document management, and cloud platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions including billing, AR/AP, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting, and year-end statements coordination.
• Administer financial systems and related platforms (QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Sage, etc.).
• Administer HRIS, benefits, payroll, and retirement plans; liaison with outside providers.
• Manage HR, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding for non-attorney staff and attorneys.
• Oversee facilities, IT/vendor relations, and business systems administration; ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare reports and analyses for Shareholders and monthly meetings.

Skills

Accounting

HRIS

Payroll

Finance

Operations

Vendor Management

Communication

Project Management

Technology Proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Bill.com

Sage

Centerbase

NetDocuments

iSolved

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services assists a boutique Washington, DC law firm in hiring a Firm Administrator to lead finance, HR, technology, facilities and day-to-day operations.

The role reports to the Firm Shareholders, with a hybrid schedule requiring 2–3 days in the office. The compensation ranges from $170,000 to $190,000 plus a competitive benefits package, reflecting the firm's emphasis on mutual respect and work-life balance.