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A highly regarded boutique plaintiff litigation firm in Seattle is seeking an experienced Firm Administrator to serve as a strategic and operational partner to the firm’s leadership. This firm handles complex, high-stakes injury matters and is known for its collaborative culture, strong reputation, and commitment to client advocacy. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day firm operations, driving administrative strategy, and ensuring the business side of the practice runs efficiently and effectively.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee daily administrative operations of the office, ensuring efficiency across all functions
Partner closely with firm partners on strategic planning, budgeting, and operational initiatives
Implement and maintain best practices for law firm management, systems, and workflows
Serve as a central point of coordination across attorneys, staff, and external partners
Lead recruiting efforts for attorneys and staff, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding
Develop and manage HR policies, performance management processes, and employee relations
Foster a positive, high-performing office culture aligned with firm values
Collaborate with partners and accounting to support budgeting, forecasting, and expense management
Oversee vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and manage service providers (IT, facilities, etc.)
Monitor operational costs and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost control
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations
Maintain firm policies and procedures, including confidentiality and data security standards
Oversee facilities, technology systems, and office logistics
Manage relationships with IT providers to ensure systems are reliable and secure
Support implementation of new tools and technology to improve firm operations
Requirements:
3+ years of experience in law firm administration or legal operations
Strong understanding of law firm financials, HR processes, and practice management
Proven ability to partner with senior leadership in a strategic capacity
Experience managing vendors, contracts, and office infrastructure
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment