Law Firm Administrator

An established and well-respected law firm in Northeast Georgia is seeking a Law Firm Administrator to oversee the firm’s daily administrative, HR, and operational functions. This is a key leadership role responsible for supporting attorneys and staff, maintaining efficient office operations, and acting as a liaison between partners and staff.

The ideal candidate brings prior law firm or professional services administration experience, strong organizational skills, and a practical understanding of HR policies, benefits administration, and office management.

Key Responsibilities

Firm Operations & Leadership

• Attend partner meetings and assist with administrative planning and follow-up

• Support firm leadership with operational and personnel matters

• Coordinate partner, associate, and staff retreats, dinners, and firm events

• Maintain office directories, staff tenure records, and birthday recognitions

• Manage firm holiday calendars and office-wide scheduling considerations

Human Resources & Recruiting

• Lead hiring and recruitment efforts for staff and attorney roles

• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for all new employees

• Oversee associate and staff annual review processes

• Handle day-to-day employee relations and personnel matters

• Maintain personnel files and ensure HR compliance

• Manage interns and the firm’s summer clerk program, including:

  • OCI interview coordination

  • Offer and declination letters

  • Social programming

  • Workload and project monitoring

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, and overtime requirements

• Oversee and maintain proper personnel documentation

• Assist with policy updates and HR best practices

Benefits & Insurance Administration

• Coordinate insurance renewals and serve as liaison with brokers/vendors, including:

• Serve as backup 401(k) Plan Administrator

• Assist as backup for payroll processing

Administrative & Firm Support

• Oversee website updates (additions, changes, deletions)

• Support internal communications and firm-wide initiatives

• Help maintain a positive, professional, and well-run office environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience in law firm or professional services administration strongly preferred

• Working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment compliance

• Experience with benefits and insurance administration

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

• Proficient with standard office and HR/payroll systems

What the Firm Offers

• Stable, established firm environment

• Collaborative leadership team

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Benefits package and retirement plan