Human Resources Manager; Law Firm

Please only apply if you are commutable to Washington DC and have prior law firm experience

The HR Manager will lead and support all human resources functions for our law firm, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and professional development. This role ensures the firm maintains a positive, ethical, and high-performance culture that aligns with legal industry standards. The ideal candidate has strong experience in HR within professional services—preferably in a law firm environment—and demonstrates excellent communication, discretion, and leadership.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff, including job design, interviews, onboarding, and retention planning.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook tailored to a law firm environment.
• Partner with firm leadership to support workforce planning, performance management, and staffing levels aligned with case workload.
• Administer benefits programs, compensation reviews, and payroll coordination in partnership with finance.
• Coordinate training and professional development initiatives, including CLE tracking, legal compliance training, and professional skills development.
• Maintain accurate HR records and implement HRIS systems that meet data privacy standards for legal personnel files.

• Prior Law Firm experience
• 8+ years human resources experience with previous managerial experience
• Bachelors Degree

$125,000 - $168,000 a year