Job Title : Office Administrator and HR Support
Location : Sacramento, California (ON-SITE)
Employment Type : Full-Time
Reports To : Business Operations Manager ("BOM")
Position Summary :
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Office Administrator and HR Support professional to manage day-to-day operations and support HR functions in our law office. This role is essential to maintaining smooth office workflows, supporting legal case management, and ensuring a positive experience for our clients, law firm operations, our legal team, job applicants, and new hires.
Key Responsibilities :
Office Administration
- Supports the BOM to oversee and manage law office vendor and building accounts, as well as relationships with vendors and service providers for both law office and building operations.
- Supervise inventory levels and coordinate the procurement of office and building supplies.
- Monitor and process accounts payable, ensuring accurate expense tracking.
- Support the BOM to maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure optimal functioning of legal case management software and portals.
- Generate and analyze reports regularly; monitor legal case flow to facilitate timely advancement and adherence to internal and statutory deadlines.
- Manage calendars, including scheduling of firm-wide meetings, interviews, training sessions, deadline monitoring, and client appointments, while coordinating attorney availability and resource allocation.
- Data hygiene : Check for missing fields or incorrect entries in case management and HR systems. Maintain standard operating templates (letters, discovery responses, onboarding checklists).
- Help enforce data governance practices (confidentiality, role-based access, and retention) across Ops / HR systems; support audit readiness.
Human Resources Support
Coordinate recruitment, including job postings, resume screening, applicant tracking, and onboarding.Supports the BOM in assisting with time and attendance, payroll and benefits.Maintain HR applicant tracking systems and ensure compliance with California employment laws.Oversee onboarding, orientation, and documentation for new hires.Administer employee time and attendance systems to support accurate record-keeping and compliance with relevant regulations.Support BOM in the training and development programs to support continuous team upskilling and competency.Draft and circulate internal memos (policy updates, events, compliance reminders).Coordinate staff events, recognition programs, and morale initiatives.Qualifications :
Minimum 2 years of college, preference given to candidates with a BA or BS college degree.At least 2 years' experience in a law office required (California-based and civil litigation is preferred).Solid knowledge of legal case management systems and workflows.Familiarity with HR software (recruitment, applicant tracking, time / attendance, LMS modules).Skilled in Microsoft Office and HRIS / applicant tracking systems.Strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities.Preferred Skills :
Experienced with SHRM-based HR practicesKnowledgeable in legal terminology and civil litigation case managementPrior work experience as a legal secretary or paralegal in civil litigationWorks well independently and within teams in high-paced legal environmentsProvides constructive feedback to enhance accountability and resultsPromotes continuous improvement through strategic coachingThis description outlines the core responsibilities of the Office Administrator and HR Support role; however, responsibilities are not limited to those listed. The role may evolve to include additional duties as required to support firm operations and strategic initiatives.