Legal Office Administrator/Controller

Krgstaffing; Town of Amherst (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Work from home equipment provided

Job summary

Krgstaffing is partnering with a small, tech-friendly law firm to recruit a hands-on operations leader who can oversee day-to-day business activities. Hybrid work is available after an introductory period, and work-from-home equipment is provided.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in accounting, payroll, HR, and operations, and is comfortable partnering with firm leadership to improve efficiency and guide a small team.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Ability to manage payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Proven HR onboarding/offboarding experience.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Management: Oversee bookkeeping, accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, and general financial oversight
• Payroll & Benefits: Manage payroll processing, benefits administration, and related employee records
• Human Resources: Handle employee onboarding and offboarding, time‑off requests, personnel matters, and general HR administration
• Operations Management: Oversee daily business operations, streamline processes, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
• Vendor Management: Coordinate vendor relationships, contracts, services, and related administrative needs
• Team Leadership: Supervise and support attorneys and administrative staff, provide guidance, and help foster a positive, collaborative work environment
• Administrative Support: Partner with firm leadership on a variety of business and organizational needs as they arise

Skills

Operations management

Financial oversight

HR administration

Leadership

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Hybrid flexibility is available after an introductory period. Work from home equipment is provided. We`re partnering with a small, tech-friendly law firm with a laid-back, family-oriented culture to identify a hands‑on professional who can help oversee the firm`s day-to-day operations. This is a broad, multifaceted role for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and being involved in all aspects of running a business. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of operational, financial, HR, and leadership experience and be comfortable working closely with firm leadership to keep everything running smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Management: Oversee bookkeeping, accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, and general financial oversight
• Payroll & Benefits: Manage payroll processing, benefits administration, and related employee records
• Human Resources: Handle employee onboarding and offboarding, time‑off requests, personnel matters, and general HR administration
• Operations Management: Oversee daily business operations, streamline processes, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
• Vendor Management: Coordinate vendor relationships, contracts, services, and related administrative needs
• Team Leadership: Supervise and support attorneys and administrative staff, provide guidance, and help foster a positive, collaborative work environment
• Administrative Support: Partner with firm leadership on a variety of business and organizational needs as they arise

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, supporting a team, and making a meaningful impact on how a firm operates.