Human Resources Manager (Law Firm Experience Required)

Latitude • Washington, DC

19d • $125,000 - $168,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees