Professional Legal Administrator at Texas Immigration Firm

Do you love running the business, marketing, operations side of a law firm?

Do you thrive in a demanding, high-ownership role focused on increasing revenue and building a strong workplace culture?

Want to help support a firm that is making a real difference in the lives of Texas immigrants?

The Law Office of Yohana Saucedo, with offices in Austin and Laredo, is looking for a Professional Legal Administrator with 5+ years of relevant experience to join their team in a hybrid or 100% remote role (but must be based in Texas with ability to travel to Austin and Laredo as needed).

This is a senior operations leadership role overseeing all non-attorney staff and business functions of the firm.

The Administrator acts as a de facto COO, reporting directly to the Owner.

Key info about the role:

• Salary Range: $100K/year to $140K/year, depending on experience and demonstrated value, plus bonus structure.
• Work Location: Hybrid role in Austin or Laredo or 100% remote in Texas with ability to travel to Austin or Laredo as needed.
• Education: Bachelor's in Business Administration, Accounting, or equivalent experience. Background in law firm management, HR, budgeting, and bookkeeping strongly preferred.
• Language: Strong preference for Spanish fluency/proficiency.
• Benefits: Health insurance, PTO, VTO, sick leave, paid holidays, and bar dues covered.
• Realistic Hours: 40-50 hours/week with emphasis on work-life balance.
• Start Date: As soon as possible (with the understanding that currently employed candidates will need to give notice).
• What You Will Accomplish: You will focus on revenue growth, profitability improvement, and creating a strong organizational culture and team performance.

Your Core Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy

• Operations: Collaborate with the Owner to build the annual business plan, budget, and strategic calendar. Lead planning sessions, manage staffing/facilities plans, and run firm-wide leadership meetings including performance reviews and goal-setting.
• Human Resources: Manage (or supervise) all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, policy development, employee records, and compliance with bar regulations for legal staff.
• Business Systems: Drive creation and continuous improvement of firm-wide systems covering marketing, intake, legal workflow, billing, finance, risk, and facilities.
• Financial Oversight: Work with the CFO/Controller to manage budgeting, financial reporting, and corrective action recommendations to the Owner.
• Workflow: Monitor case flow and pipeline efficiency, consulting with the Managing Attorney to maintain legal, ethical, and profitability standards.

About the Firm

Established in 2006, The Law Office of Yohana Saucedo is a woman-owned and managed firm that fights for the rights of immigrants with compassion. The firm is led by founder and managing partner Yohana Saucedo, an immigrant herself, who is dedicated to helping clients in their pursuit of happiness and economic improvement.

She and her team offer a genuine understanding of their clients’ personal and professional goals, motivations, and needs. Clients trust her and the team because they go beyond paperwork–they listen to their stories, understand their challenges, and fight for their future as if it were their own.

Yohana Saucedo Law Office is an equal opportunity employer. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, veteran status, family history and genetic information, or any other protected status.

For any questions about the role or firm please contact Joey Mckeown at ImmigrationJobs.