Full Time Law Firm Administrator - Plano Texas

The Firm Administrator manages the operations and business functions of the Firm. The Administrator must also work closely with the Managing Attorney, CFO, Business Development Director and fractional/vendor advisors. In other words, this position has broad discretion and authority to manage processes throughout the business (except for the actual practice of law or direct supervision of the associates).

The Administrator does not have the authority to practice law, give legal advice, or set strategy on a per-case/per-client basis (unless the person filling this position is an attorney in-good-standing).

The Administrator is responsible to lead, manage, supervise, coach, and train the other managers as well as the non-attorney staff, ensuring they perform to expectations. The Administrator has the authority to hire, supervise, and fire non-attorney employees. Recommendations regarding hiring, supervising, and firing attorneys are given great weight.

The Administrator is authorized to make purchases and commitments on behalf of the Firm to the extent permitted by the policies, procedures, and internal control documents.

Requirements

1. Works closely with the Owner to create the Business Plan, Budget, and Strategic Calendar.

a. Conducts annual planning with an eye toward goals/targets for owner benefits, law firm revenue, profit, and law firm culture.

b. Prepares draft Budget for finalization by the CFO in conjunction with the business planning process.

c. Primarily responsible for developing and implementing the Staffing Plan, the Systems Plan, Facilities Plan and the strategic project calendar.

2. Leads, supervises, and manages, all non-attorney employees.

3. Ensures leadership and planning meetings/communications are scheduled and executed:

i. Annual mission, vision, values, and goals meeting

ii. Quarterly kickoff meetings

iii. Employee one-on-ones

iv. Employee feedback

v. Employee correction/discipline

vi. Performance evaluations for all non-legal staff

4. - Works in conjunction with the Owner and Controller/CFO to administer for compensation plans, discipline, promotion, termination, etc. for all employees.

- Supervises non-attorney staff

- Leads stand-up meetings per department

- Monitors critical firm deadlines

- Reviews firm calendar

- Reviews lead & sales metrics

- Reviews trust account and operating account

- Reviews production pipeline

Benefits