Office Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

A well-established national law firm is seeking an experienced Office Administrator to oversee the day-to-day administration of its Atlanta office. This role will have a strong Human Resources focus , partnering closely with firm leadership and the HR team on employee relations, performance management, staffing, policies, and employee engagement, while also overseeing general office operations.

This is a full-time, exempt position based primarily onsite in Midtown Atlanta . The position reports to the Director of Human Resources and may eventually support additional office locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administration and operations of the Atlanta office, supporting attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative staff.
• Serve as a key HR resource for the office, partnering with firm leadership on employee relations, performance concerns, coaching, evaluations, and organizational changes .
• Manage and support legal assistants, paralegals, and office services personnel, including workflow, coverage, staffing levels, and performance.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding , ensuring a smooth experience and appropriate coordination across departments.
• Support implementation and compliance with firm policies, procedures, and HR best practices.
• Maintain and update staff policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner with leadership to promote employee engagement, retention, and a collaborative, high-performing workplace culture.
• Coordinate employee leave matters in partnership with Benefits.
• Collaborate with Payroll on employee timesheets and overtime approvals.
• Review office expenses and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Oversee office facilities, space utilization, internal moves, vendors, and service providers.
• Partner with building management and internal resources to address facility needs and maintain a professional, safe, and functional office environment.
• Handle additional administrative, HR, and operational projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 4+ years of law firm administration and Human Resources experience required.
• Strong hands-on experience with employee relations, performance management, HR policies and procedures, onboarding/offboarding, and staff supervision .
• Solid understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Previous supervisory or management experience within a law firm strongly preferred.
• Strong judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, staff, and firm leadership.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable balancing HR responsibilities with broader office administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel to other firm offices as needed and occasionally be available outside regular business hours for urgent matters.