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Hiring a Personal Assistant in Brentwood

Personal Assistants for Hire Near Me

  • Save Time

    Delegate all the little time sucks and reclaim your life.

  • Boost Productivity

    We’ll do the admin so you can focus on higher-level projects.

  • Reduce Stress

    Find The Middle ground in work/life balance.

  • No Set Plans

    Personalized support tailored to your needs.

How It Works

Match with candidates

Say goodbye to combing through applications! Tell us about what you looking for, and receive your matches.

interview your favorites

Avoid the hassle of coordinating. Simply provide your availability and we’ll set up a video interview.

hire Assistant + get started

Positions are part-time, but ongoing. Pay your assistant their wages directly and enjoy your newfound time!

We match you with pre-screened, qualified assistants from our database. You hire your best fit.

Our Brentwood clients hire personal assistants to help with their home & business.

Clients in Brentwood hire a personal assistant for domestic and/or business support. Home organization, errands, or help planning dinner parties are some of the types of duties that our Brentwood clients have delegated to their personal assistant. Whatever you need support for, we’ve got you covered. 

Working with a personal assistant can save you time doing low-level tasks, freeing up your time for aspects of your life that are more important for you to focus on.

Virtual Personal Assistants vs.
In-Person Personal Assistants

Neither one is better than the other; it simply depends on your needs. If you need a personal assistant to run errands or handle home organization, you would need an in-person personal assistant. If you only need remote administrative support like online research, email and calendar management, and digital file organization, we’ll match you with competent administrative assistants who are comfortable working entirely remote. Even if your needs can be handled entirely remotely, when you hire through The Middle, your candidate will always be in the same city, so you can still create a personal working relationship through Zooms or phone calls (without having to adjust for time differences!)

Who Hires a Personal Assistant with The Middle?

Small Business Owners

Consultants

Project Managers

Entrepreneurs

Philanthropists

Marketing Experts

Branding Creatives

Writers

Investors

Tech Founders & Engineers

Film, TV & Media Executives

Interior Designers

Artists

Real Estate Professionals

Lawyers

Satisfied Clients

  • "Gracie has a very keen sense of people's strengths, needs, and personalities that will mix."

    Charles D.

  • “My assistant saves me so much time in my day to day life, and it's a relief knowing I can rely on her."

    Erica W.

  • “The EA we hired continues to be a phenomenal asset to our professional and personal lives. "

    Robert D.

  • “I felt like I never had to lift a finger. From start to finish, working with the Middle was smooth, efficient, and fun."

    Mitchell G.

  • "I was able to find an excellent PA, who has now become essential to streamline and accelerate our work."

    Maria D.

  • "What a brilliant and efficient way to find a personal assistant. A service to find quality candidates looking for hourly work."

    Private Client

  • "The Middle made hiring so much faster and curated such great candidates that the only hard part was making a decision."

    Brian J.

Areas We Serve in California

los angeles
south bay

Areas We Serve in New York

 FAQs

  • To find an assistant in your area, reach out to The Middle and we’ll send you candidates who match your needs straight to your inbox. You won’t need to sift through hundreds of applications or worry if the candidates you receive are qualified- we’ve already pre-screened and made sure all of our candidates are competent, and will only send you candidates who are a fit for your specific position.

  • At this time, The Middle does not place full-time personal assistants. We only place part-time, ongoing positions.

  • Personal assistants charge $25-$30/hr. More experienced assistants with house manager experience may ask for $35+/hr.

  • Our services, which includes providing you with candidate matches and coordinating interviews at your convenience are free. There is no obligation to hire any of the candidates you interview but if after evaluating your options, you would like to hire a candidate from The Middle, there is a one-time $550 Placement Fee due upon hire. You pay your PA their hourly wages directly.

  • Personal assistants aren’t limited to working in specific industries. Our candidates all have varied experience. If your position calls for support with business tasks, part of our matchmaking is providing you with candidates who have relevant experience for your industry. Clients of The Middle have included (but are not limited to) entertainment executives, small business owners, writers, and tech entrepreneurs.

  • You’ll receive your candidate matches straight to your inbox. We’ll provide you with a comprehensive profile that includes their resume, skills, asking hourly rate, and location.

Hiring a Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant Hiring Process

The best way to get started is to draft a list of tasks that you could start to pass off. Once you have a good idea of the type of support you need, submit our Client Questionnaire (we’ll walk you through details if you’re not totally sure!), and we’ll send you candidates straight to your inbox. 

Conduct interviews to align on expectations regarding duties, hours per week, and communication styles. Next, hire your favorite! Start with your initial to do list and just keep that list going; eventually you’ll get into a rhythm and establish trust to pass off even more work. Then, enjoy your newfound time!

Qualifications to Look for in a Good Personal Assistant

When looking for a personal assistant, you want  a candidate who has the relevant experience and qualifications for your position. Our service works like a matchmaker to make sure your needs and a candidate’s experience aligns with your preferences before any interviews occur. The skills we consider valuable in a personal assistant include: 

  • Adaptability and Flexibility: The ability to adjust to shifting priorities and navigate unforeseen circumstances without getting frazzled.

  • Administrative Skills: Proficiency in basic administrative tasks including scheduling, email writing, and spreadsheet organization.

  • Availability: Ensuring candidates have the necessary hours to devote to your position.

  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Organization: Candidates who offer strong organizational skills, whether physically or with the ability to manage multiple moving parts and tasks.

  • Problem-Solvers: Independent thinkers with the ability to find solutions for difficult and unexpected situations.

  • Relevant Experience: Prior involvement in a similar capacity is an advantage that helps ease the learning curve of any new job.

  • Time Management: Personal assistants who can think ahead, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

  • Technical Proficiency: Candidates who are comfortable with technology, computer software, and apps.

Typical Tasks That a Personal Assistant Might Perform

Personal assistants can provide support with personal, administrative, or executive tasks.

PERSONAL

  • Errands

  • Return Packages

  • Schedule appointments (doctor, car service, etc.)

  • Restaurant reservations

  • Online shopping/purchase gifts

  • Research vendors & oversee service providers (electrician, contractor, internet, etc.)

  • Help organizing a move

  • Organize office/garage/closets

  • Set up devices

  • Stock groceries/household supplies

  • Research/book travel, family vacations

ADMINISTRATIVE

  • Prepare documents

  • Plug information into templates

  • Draft emails

  • Data entry

  • Organize files/digital organization

  • Manage registrations

  • Online research

  • Tasks specific to your business

EXECUTIVE

  • Manage calendar

  • Coordinate & schedule meetings

  • Draft emails

  • Email correspondence

  • Circulate documents

  • Liaise internally & externally

  • Book travel; create travel itineraries