Law Firm Administration | HR & Accounting

Law Firm Administration | HR & Accounting

Location: Dallas, TX (Fully On-Site, Monday-Friday)

Compensation: $90,000-$95,000 + Bonus + 401(k) Match + Paid Parking + Employer-Paid Fitness Center + Employer Contribution Toward Medical Premiums

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established Dallas law firm, is seeking an experienced Firm Administration | HR & Accounting to oversee the day-to-day business operations of the firm.

This is not a narrowly focused HR or accounting position. It is an opportunity for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and serving as the operational backbone of a professional services organization.

The ideal candidate has experience managing the business side of a law office where they have handled Human Resources, accounting, vendor relationships, facilities, technology coordination, employee benefits, payroll, office administration, and special projects.

You'll work closely with the Firm Administrator and partners to ensure every aspect of the firm's operations runs efficiently.

What You'll Do

Human Resources & Employee Administration

• Manage all day-to-day Human Resources functions
• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, and personnel records
• Administer benefits, insurance, PTO, 401(k), and employee programs
• Process payroll and maintain HR compliance
• Serve as the primary HR resource for attorneys and staff

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, client billing, and general bookkeeping
• Reconcile bank accounts, trust accounts, credit cards, and petty cash
• Prepare financial information for the firm's CPA
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow, financial reporting, and partner distributions
• Oversee accounting personnel and ensure accuracy across daily financial operations

Office & Firm Operations

• Manage the day-to-day administrative operations of the firm
• Oversee office vendors and negotiate service agreements
• Coordinate facilities maintenance and office improvements
• Serve as liaison with outsourced IT providers and assist with internal technology issues
• Assist with practice management software, phones, internet services, Westlaw, and other operational systems
• Support attorneys and partners with operational needs and special projects
• Continuously improve office processes and administrative workflows

Leadership

• Supervise administrative, accounting, legal support, and office staff
• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability across administrative functions
• Build a collaborative, service-oriented office culture
• Partner closely with firm leadership on strategic initiatives

What We're Looking For

We're searching for someone who has truly been the "go-to" person within a professional office.

The ideal candidate has experience overseeing many of the following:

• Human Resources
• Payroll
• Employee Benefits
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Client Billing
• Bookkeeping
• Bank Reconciliations
• Vendor Management
• Office Administration
• Facilities Management
• IT Vendor Coordination
• Budgeting
• Staff Supervision
• Accounting Department Oversight
• CPA Coordination
• Executive Support
• Special Projects

Preferred Background

• Previous experience working in a law firm
• Strong accounting and bookkeeping experience
• Experience administering payroll and employee benefits
• Comfortable supervising staff across multiple departments
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Able to prioritize competing responsibilities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Someone who enjoys being the person everyone depends on to keep the office running smoothly

Why This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to become an integral member of the firm's leadership team. You'll have direct visibility with the partners, significant autonomy, and the chance to influence every aspect of the firm's daily operations.

If you enjoy variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in keeping an organization running efficiently, this is an outstanding long-term opportunity.