Law Firm Administrator

An established boutique law firm in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Firm Administrator to join their team. Responsibilities will include managing operations, coordinating facilities, liaising with accounting and HR vendors, tracking financials, and working with their partners to keep the office running smoothly. This role requires an experienced and dynamic law firm professional who is eager to join a collegial and driven team to deliver excellent results for their clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all firm operations, including facilities, light accounting and bookkeeping, IT, and staff coordination.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Liaise with vendors for accounting, tax, IT and HR functions.
• Process invoices and expenses and track revenue.
• Maintain firm related systems, processes, and records.
• Assist with client engagement and communication when needed.
• Spearhead office moves and related activities.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits.
• Team oriented work environment where everyone’s opinions are valued.
• Minimal overtime. Work/life balance is encouraged.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced. You possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least five (5) or more years of experience in law firm operations and finance.
• Flexible. No task is too big or too small for you. You appreciate the big picture and enjoy managing projects.
• Organized. You enjoy developing systems and processes to keep trains running on time.
• Professional. You are seen as a trusted representative of the firm with clients and vendors.
• Numbers-oriented. You are comfortable working with Excel and QuickBooks.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.