Atlanta - Office Administrator
FordHarrison’s Office Administrator will work collaboratively with firm management overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Atlanta office, with the potential to assume responsibility for additional office locations.
This role is full-time/exempt and reports to HR Director.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day office management and provide direct operational support to legal and administrative personnel.
• Support and ensure compliance with firm policies and procedures.
• Review office expenses and monitor office administrative budgets, including forecasting and cost control.
• Manages support, coverage, and workflow of the legal assistants, paralegals, and office services teams.
• Continually review staffing levels to maintain effective ratios to ensure the highest degree of service is provided.
• Coordinate office-wide activities in alignment with firm policies and best practices.
• Ensure seamless onboarding and offboarding process, including coordination of logistics with operational departments.
• Maintain and update the firm’s staff policy manual to ensure policies remain current and compliant with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner with HR and Office Management to address employee relations matters, performance concerns, performance evaluations, and organizational changes.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high performing workplace culture that supports engagement and retention.
• Oversee facility operations, including inter-office moves and utilization.
• Partner with building management and Facilities Coordinator to address day-to-day facility issues and ensure a safe and functional work environment in alignment with firm standards.
• Oversee relationships with external vendors and service providers.
• Collaborates with payroll on bi-weekly employee timesheet and OT approvals.
• Manage leaves in conjunction with the Benefits Administrator.
• Manage other duties, tasks, and projects assigned.
Education and Skills Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
• A minimum of 4+ years of law firm administration and HR experience.
• Possess a strong understanding of HR policies, practices, and employment laws.
• Effective office management skills with prior direct supervisory responsibility in a law firm.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the firm.
• Capable of maintaining confidence of personal and highly sensitive information.
• Ability to travel to other firm offices when required and be available outside regular business hours in emergencies or high priority situations.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and consistent follow-through.
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
FordHarrison LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please submit your resume to staffcareers@fordharrison.com.
To help us manage the process, please no phone calls or recruiting/search agency inquiries.
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Atlanta - Attorney Recruiting Manager
FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Manager. The Attorney Recruiting Manager will oversee and manage the recruitment of associates firm-wide. The Attorney Recruiting Manager will report to the Talent and Recruiting Partner. The position is based in the firm’s Atlanta Office, and offers a one-day remote schedule.
Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
• Work with the Talent and Recruiting Partner to determine lateral associate hiring needs and implement strategies to directly source lateral associate candidates.
• Manage the interview process for lateral associate recruiting, including coordinating interview schedules, handling candidate communications, tracking candidate progress, supporting candidate evaluation and selection, and maintaining a recruiting database.
• Assist with coordinating the onboarding and integration process for lateral associates.
• Oversee law school recruiting programs and activities, including campus outreach, interview programs, and related initiatives.
• Help manage the summer associate program, including onboarding, training, event logistics, and communication.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the legal market and recruiting trends, develop external relationships with recruiters, peer firms, and industry groups, and contribute to the firm’s long-term recruiting plans and goals.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in attorney recruiting or talent management experience in a multi-office law firm environment; 2+ years of supervisory or people-management experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software. Experience with legal recruiting platforms and market intelligence tools preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume law student and associate recruiting programs in multiple offices or regions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to long-term strategic planning.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information; proactive, flexible and able to perform well under pressure.
FordHarrison LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please submit your resume to staffcareers@fordharrison.com.
To help us manage the process, please no phone calls or recruiting/search agency inquiries.
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Atlanta - Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Senior Accountant and all team members of the department with a primary focus on handling all aspects of the day-to-day accounting, recurring and ad hoc reporting of statistical and financial information, firm budgeting and forecasting, actual expense reporting to key administrative contacts, year-to-date spending analysis of expenses vs. prior year and provide support for the annual audit and tax return process.
Overall Responsibilities:
• Prepare month-end journal entries.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of assigned balance sheet and bank accounts.
• Maintain the Firm’s fixed asset sub ledger and record related depreciation expense.
• Maintain the Firm’s portfolio of leases and related rent and operating expense monthly payments in accordance with the lease commitments in place.
• Administrate the firm’s financial budget and forecasting and monthly expense variance application.
• Build strong relationships with assigned Key Administrative Managers to partner with the contacts on their spending areas to better understand their investments/ expenses.
• Responsible for monthly process of sending actual spending information to the firm’s Key Administrative Managers to drive discussions to understand spending (actual vs. budget and prior year) and evaluate expense variance explanations as communicated by the responsible Key Administrative Managers.
• Reporting responsibilities include analysis of various performance measurements, analysis of revenues and budgets, headcount, trend analysis, profitability and compensation analysis.
• Work effectively within the Firm’s current internal control policies and contribute to the maintenance of and enhancements to a strong internal control environment.
• Participate in preparation of required annual audit and tax return deliverables.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned by the CFO, Controller, or the Senior Accountant.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting/Finance), 1 to 2 years of accounting experience a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of general accounting.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Handle telephone calls and emails within established Firm etiquette and professionalism.
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service orientation.
• Able to work proactively as a self-starter and multi-tasker to add value to the team with limited supervision.
• Assesses and interprets customer needs and requirements.
• High level of attention to detail in producing work product.
• Strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• Intermediate usage of MS Excel.
• Ability to effectively meet timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible to work overtime as required to meet agreed upon deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills, as well as tact and diplomacy sufficient to gain the respect of attorneys and employees.
• Assertive, positive, flexible, confident, diplomatic, sense of humor, team player.
• Constantly look for areas of opportunity to add value to their position and be a team player.
• Knowledge of Aderant Expert (or similar financial system) a plus but not required.
• Professional services experience a plus but not required.
• Employee will be expected to perform any other duties that may be assigned with regard to this position and ability.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, Overtime flexibility required as noted above.
FordHarrison LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please submit your resume to staffcareers@fordharrison.com.
To help us manage the process, please no phone calls or recruiting/search agency inquiries.
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Washington, D.C. – Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant for its Washington, D.C. office. This multi-faceted important position requires a high-energy individual to provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and staff.
The areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Scanning, printing, and organizing electronic and paper files
• Create notebooks for cases, depositions, etc.,
• Conference room scheduling and maintenance
• Expense report and invoice processing
• Upkeep of break and copy rooms
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Previous experience in a professional office setting preferred, experience in a legal environment a plus
• High degree of professionalism
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Position Type:
• Part-Time (approx. 15–20 hours per week)
Compensation:
• The hourly pay range for this position is $20.00 – $25.00 per hour.
• The hourly rate displayed is the good-faith range the company expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. The final hourly wage offered will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and specialized skills..
Benefits Notice:
• Per the D.C. Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, please note that this part-time role is not eligible for the company’s healthcare benefits package.
FordHarrison LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please submit your resume to staffcareers@fordharrison.com.
To help us manage the process, please no phone calls or recruiting/search agency inquiries.