Personal Assistant

We’re looking for an efficient Personal Assistant/house manager who can help us improve our productivity and efficiency at home. Your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to grocery shopping, laundry, running errands, cleaning, making appointments, coordinating travel, maintaining cars, buying gifts on their employers' behalf, planning activities for the kids, and more.

The need is between 30 and 40 hours per week. Being comfortable helping with the children is a HUGE plus but not required.

$20 - $25 hourly

• Managing the household’s schedules and calendars
• Scheduling home maintenance and repair work, and supervising the project
• Paying household bills and handling administrative duties
• Shopping for food, supplies, and other requested items
• Laundering, folding, ironing (when necessary), and putting away clothing and linens (including pick up and drop off for dry cleaning)
• Receiving and sorting mail
• Shipping packages (gifts, returns, etc.)
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating events and activities for the children
• Washing dishes if necessary
• Changing out seasonal clothing as needed
• Handle our travel arrangements and ensure all logistics are planned in advance
• Assist with packing for trips and helping unpack when we get home
• Take vehicles for service appointments and keep accurate records of services completed
• Basic food prep
• Keep the house tidy in-between visits from the cleaning service
• Organizational projects (e.g., weekly organization of closets, kitchen/pantry, mudroom, common areas, etc.)
• Maintain file systems for household operations, warranty manuals, household equipment, invitations, entertainment logs, etc.
• Maintain contact lists that include family members, vendors, contacts, businesses, etc.

• Attentive to our preferences and style (intuitive to their needs)
• Observant to the needs of family and home to anticipate their needs (e.g., scheduling landscaper if seasonal displays need to be changed, etc.)
• Ability to be discreet with respect for employer’s privacy (confidentiality agreement is required)
• Professional presentation of self and a great personality (sense of humor is a plus)
• Ability to think on your feet and also easily take direction without getting defensive
• Strong technology skills and experienced working with Macintosh
• Seeking longevity/long-term commitment (e.g., at least 2-5+ years)
• Positive attitude and ability to handle residences and staff with ease and calm demeanor
• Active and motivated

Essential Traits, Education, and Experience:

• House Manager needs to be adaptable to the standards and desires of the Owners
• No formal education is required, but the Personal Assistant must have previous experience either as a Personal Assistant or house manager for a professional

Other useful traits and prior experience:

• Broad knowledge of household items and their care
• Problem-solving and “get it done” attitude
• Very “hands-on” and ready to pitch in
• Very resourceful, quickly learns the “how and where” to get things done in the local area
• Negotiating and supervisory skills for outside contractors and other staff
• If you are able to complete tasks without constant supervision and input from the Law Firm Owners, this job is for you. 
• An upbeat and pleasant personality is a must

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience working as a house manager, Personal Assistant, family assistant, nanny/family assistant
• 3-4 references from professional positions
• Ability to complete extensive background checks, motor vehicle checks, drug tests, and personality tests
• Ability to communicate proficiently through text messaging or other chat apps
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record

COMPENSATION:

• Negotiable based upon experience; subject to review after 180 days
• Paid vacation and holidays

Vayman & Teitelbaum, P.C. is a law firm specializing in family law and probate. With offices in Alpharetta, Marietta, Lawrenceville, Atlanta (Buckhead), and Cumming, we serve clients' needs in north metro Atlanta.

Founded in 2010 with a focus on family law litigation, we help our clients navigate the difficult task of divorce and the associated issues that arise from divorce, including child custody, alimony, and the division of property.

We have cultivated a fantastic team and business culture. Our team of hardworking partners, associates, and support staff are individually accomplished, earning numerous awards and accolades. Our team works hard to achieve the best results for our clients in a friendly environment for our employees.