Principal Law Firm Administrator

About the role

Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP is looking for a strategic, highly organized Principal Law Firm Administrator to lead daily administrative and operational functions. This senior leader will partner with firm leadership, the CIO, and the Controller to drive excellence across HR, legal operations, marketing, facilities, vendor management, and client service support.

Key responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of daily administrative operations, ensuring efficient, compliant, client‑focused service delivery.
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, growth initiatives, and operational priorities.
• Coordinate cooperation across department leads, establishing clear goals, accountability, and service standards.
• Support budgeting, billing, accounts receivable, expense management, and reporting in collaboration with the Controller.
• Serve as liaison among attorneys, department leaders, vendors, and external partners.
• Oversee HR administration, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, benefits, policy administration, and employee relations.
• Manage office operations, facilities, records, and vendor relationships to maintain a productive environment.
• Align administrative operations with technology, practice‑management, document‑management, and workflow tools.
• Plan and manage complex initiatives such as events, transitions, launches, or firm‑wide rollouts.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, employment requirements, and operational best practices.

Required profile

• Relevant educational background and extensive experience leading cross‑functional administrative initiatives in a fast‑paced professional‑services environment.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting, reporting, billing oversight, and cost management.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, vendor management, office operations, and legal or professional‑services workflow.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape firm‑wide operational strategy.
• Collaborative senior leadership environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.