Law Firm Administrator

Law Firm Administrator

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation: $140,000 – $190,000 (commensurate with experience)

A highly regarded, mid-sized law firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Law Firm Administrator to oversee day-to-day operations and support firm leadership. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving operational efficiency, managing administrative functions, and contributing to the firm’s overall strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the firm, including office management, HR, IT, and facilities
• Partner with firm leadership on strategic initiatives, budgeting, and long-term planning
• Manage administrative staff, including recruiting, onboarding, and performance management
• Work closely with accounting/finance on budgeting, reporting, and vendor management
• Evaluate and improve firm processes, systems, and workflows to increase efficiency
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and firm policies
• Support attorneys with operational needs and business functions as needed

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of law firm administration or legal operations experience required
• Strong understanding of law firm structure, billing, HR, and financial operations
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and firm-wide initiatives
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to operate strategically while also executing day-to-day responsibilities
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification a plus

What’s Offered:

• Competitive compensation package ($140K–$190K base, depending on experience)
• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility
• Collaborative, stable firm environment with strong leadership
• Opportunity to play a visible, high-impact role in firm operations

Additional Information:

Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Paid Sick Leave

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance