Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A. is located in Athens, Georgia and provides a broad range of legal services to clients throughout Northeast Georgia. Our attorneys are organized into practice areas which enables each attorney in the firm to develop the depth of knowledge and experience that is critical for the effective representation of our clients. Our practice areas include commercial, personal injury and other civil litigation, as well as employment litigation, health care, estate planning and administration, tax, real estate, banking and finance, franchising and distribution, and general business and corporate representation. Our firm has been focused on meeting the legal needs of individuals, large and small businesses, financial institutions, hospitals, and local governments throughout Northeast Georgia since 1946.
FB&G is in search of a full-time executive assistant/legal secretary. Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys
- Effectively communicate to clients, colleagues and attorneys
- Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
- Monitor multiple calendars and schedule appointments
- Effectively organize and maintain client files
- Finalize documents for execution
- Draft correspondences
- Answer Billing questions
Required Skills:
- Minimum 3+ years job experience as an executive assistant.
- Willing to pitch in and support growing legal department in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at meeting strict deadlines under significant time pressure.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of professionalism and client orientation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with various types of clients.
- Fast thinker/quick learner.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize and work independently.
- Ability to manage time and resources effectively and independently, and balance conflicting priorities.
** Salary commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Legal administrative: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person