Law Firm Administrator

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Law Firm Administrator

The candidate works closely with the Owner to create the Business Plan, Budget, and Strategic Calendar. Conducts annual planning with an eye toward goals/targets for owner benefits, law firm revenue, profit, and law firm culture. Prepares draft budget for finalization by the CFO in conjunction with the business planning process. Primarily responsible for developing and implementing the Staffing Plan, the Systems Plan, Facilities Plan, and the strategic project calendar. Leads, supervises, and manages, all non-attorney employees. Need to discuss and revise depending on what positions the PLA supervises. If there is a Managing Attorney, Marketing Director, Controller, or other department heads, the Administrator will either manage them or manage in conjunction with them. Supervises the Human Resources Manager. Until HR Manager position is filled, the Administrator is responsible for the HR functions. Creates personnel and HR policies and procedures in accordance with industry best practices and state federal rules and regulations. Implements and enforces the Firm's personnel rules and employment policies. Oversees the administrative aspects of attorney hiring and works with the executive-level attorneys to interview, onboard, and train attorneys. Ensures every position has a job description that clearly indicates duties, outputs, outcomes, and key performance indicators. Ensure every person in the firm has a relevant job description. Maintains and updates the Organizational Chart. Maintains personnel records for all employees, ensuring privacy and security of files and ensuring records are properly updated to document personnel changes, promotions, feedback/counseling, discipline, etc. Supervises the payroll function and administers the Firm’s benefit plans (or works with the vendors). Contact point for outside agencies and counsel with regard to unemployment compensation hearings and other actions regarding employment. Ensures all attorneys and other paraprofessionals are compliant with Bar regulations re continuing education, certifications, etc. Should have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. significant supervisory experience and experience working in a professional services firm. Experience in law firm budgeting, bookkeeping, and human resources is highly preferred. Essential to be “in the know” about technology and profitability trends to ensure the Firm is maximizing technology and resource developments to increase capacity and efficiency.

Company info

Bell & Washington LLP.
270 Peachtree Street NW Suite 1040
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30303
Website : http://bellwashington.com