Job Description
Office Administrator (Legal) Location: Dallas, TX (100% onsite) The Role Senior Office Administrator (Firm Administrator) leading Dallas office operations for a top-tier law firm. This is a high-visibility leadership role, acting as: Operational head of the office People leader over legal support staff Reporting to: Chief Administrative Officer Core Responsibilities Manage legal secretaries (tenured, strong personalities) Approve PTO, timecards, oversight of staff structure Full office budget Potential multi-office exposure Negotiate + manage vendors Office events, engagement, acting as sounding board to leadership Must-Haves Office Administrator / Firm Administrator / Office Manager background (professional services) Prior legal secretary / legal admin / paralegal experience Ability to relate to legal staff and speak their language Bachelor's degree required 5+ years people management Excel proficiency (budgeting, pivots, formulas) Experience with HRIS + financial systems Comfortable approving: Timecards PTO Acting as liaison with HR/payroll BHJM4340