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Hiring a Personal Assistant in Brooklyn

Part-Time, Local, Virtual, and In-Person Personal Assistant Services

  • 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 are 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.

Typical Tasks a Personal Assistant Can Handle for You

The role of a personal assistant involves a range of responsibilities and tasks that cater to your specific preferences. Our PAs offer a customized service to accomplish the tasks you delegate.

  • Stock supplies

    Device setup

    Make online purchases

    Return packages

    Research vendors

    Manage households

    Run errands

  • Process bill payments

    Respond to mail and email 

    Create and edit documents

    Data entry and spreadsheet creation

    Sort and organize files

  • Schedule appointments

    Coordinate meetings

    Event planning

    Handle travel arrangements and reservations 

    Manage calendars

Cost of Hiring a Brooklyn Personal Assistant

Employment agencies’ fees in Brooklyn vary based on the agency selected and how complex the search is. They typically charge fees that range from 10% to 20%, or even higher. If the salary is $50,000 for the personal assistant and the agency charges 15%, their fee would be $7,500. We don’t work that way.

We provide candidate matches and arrange video interviews for you with your selected matches free of charge. When you are ready to hire your top choice of candidates, a one-time placement fee of $550 is due.

You pay your PA their wages directly. Most candidates ask $25-$35/hr.

Who Hires an Assistant with The Middle?

Small Business Owners

Consultants

Project Managers

Entrepreneurs

Philanthropists

Marketing Experts

Branding Creatives

Writers

Finance Professionals

Tech Founders & Engineers

Film, TV & Media Executives

Artists/Musicians

Interior Designers

Investment Bankers

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

  • The Middle provides personal assistant placements in Brooklyn. Outside of that, we also cater to clients in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Los Angeles.

  • Pet care is not a guaranteed task in the scope of work a PA is expected to handle, but clients can certainly note their preference and some candidates may be happy to care for your furry friend(s) as needed.

  • It's possible! Our database is constantly in flux with onboarding new candidates or older candidates filling their availability. Whether or not we have any bilingual candidates is subject to change at any given time.

  • Any personal assistant in The Middle can be 100% remote or virtual if that’s what you’re looking for. The difference between the remote personal assistants that you’ll get with The Middle versus one you might get from a traditional virtual assistant is that even if you hire a remote personal assistant, your PA will still be local to your area. This way, you’ll have someone working for you who is familiar with the area and located in the same time zone as you for ease of communication.

  • We currently only place part-time personal assistants who work from 5 to 25 hours a week.

  • Begin by creating a profile that explains the tasks you need to be done and your preferences for a personal assistant. Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through all the info we need! One of our team members will select personal assistant matches for you, based on the information you provide. Your matches will be sent to your inbox for you to review. Choose up to 5 candidates and when you’re ready to interview matches, provide us with the times and dates you’re available and we’ll set up video interviews.

    Then, select your favorite candidate to hire. 95% of our clients find a successful match. When you select and hire a personal assistant, they will work for you and be paid directly by you. After our placement fee is paid, we’ll provide information so you can contact your match offline and get started. It’s that simple!

  • Within two weeks of your request (but often sooner), we present you with potential matches. We match you with pre-screened, qualified personal assistants in our database. Then, you pick up to 5 candidates and we schedule video interviews according to your availability. When you decide to hire a personal assistant candidate and provide the placement fee payment, your newly chosen assistant can begin as your personal assistant.

  • Our matching process ensures the selection of candidates who have industry-specific experience for your needs. We place personal assistants for private individuals and busy professionals. Our assistants possess a high degree of flexibility and adaptability, knowing that your needs are subject to change. We match our personal assistants with you based on your mutually-aligned interests and industry experience. However you need support, we’ve got you covered.

Hiring a Personal Assistant

Benefits of Hiring a Local Personal Assistant in Brooklyn

The benefits of hiring a personal assistant in Brooklyn allow you to focus on your priorities. The value of hiring a personal assistant includes:

  • Better Work-Life Balance: When you delegate tasks to a personal assistant, you gain a healthier balance between your work and personal life.

  • Expertise and Skills:  We match you with candidates whose experience matches your needs so that you are supported by a proficient assistant. 

  • Saves Time: Hiring a personal assistant and delegating some of your tasks to them will free up your time for more important, higher-level projects.

  • Saves Money: Outsourcing tasks to an assistant can be a more cost-effective choice compared to managing all of the responsibilities on your own. 

  • Reduces Stress: Having a personal assistant to help complete tasks can decrease your stress and prevent burnout.

  • Confidentiality and Trust: A personal assistant is a reliable, trustworthy right-hand who maintains ethical standards, demonstrates professionalism, and ensures privacy.

  • Customized Support: You define your specific preferences and tasks that your personal assistant will handle which allows for a more personalized working relationship. 

  • Increases Productivity: By delegating routine tasks to a personal assistant, you can concentrate on tasks that demand your expertise, and ultimately boost your productivity.

  • Improves Organization: A personal assistant can help you stay organized and manage your schedule.

  • Effective Communication:  A personal assistant can help make communication more productive and efficient and can ensure prompt responses to critical emails and phone calls.

Qualifications to Look For in a Personal Assistant

If you’re looking for a personal assistant, you want to hire one who has the relevant experience and qualifications that you need. Our matchmaking service excels because we pre-screen your matches to make sure they align with your preferences before any interviews occur. The skills we consider valuable in a personal assistant include: 

Adaptability and Flexibility: Personal Assistants who can adjust to shifting priorities and navigate unforeseen circumstances with poise.

Administrative Skills: Proficiency in administrative tasks including calendar management, appointment scheduling, email correspondence, and efficient data organization.

Availability: Candidates whose schedule works with the hours required for the position.

Communication Skills: Personal Assistants who have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Confidentiality: Personal Assistants who are trustworthy and can ensure privacy.

Organizational Skills: Candidates who offer strong organizational skills, who can multitask, and ensure things run smoothly.

Problem-Solvers: Candidates who think independently and develop solutions for difficult and unexpected situations.

Relevant Experience: Prior involvement in a similar capacity is an advantage because it shows demonstrated familiarity with the responsibilities of the job. 

Time Management: Personal assistants who prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Technical Proficiency: Candidates who are experienced in using technology, computer software, and apps.

How to Ensure Confidentiality and Privacy when Hiring a Brooklyn Personal Assistant

In order to maintain a high level of confidentiality and privacy when hiring a personal assistant, several essential measures can be implemented. Begin by conducting a thorough background check on potential candidates, including verifying their references and previous work experiences. Introduce comprehensive confidentiality agreements or non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that outline the sensitive nature of the role and the expectations for handling confidential information. During the interview process, inquire about the candidate's previous experience in maintaining discretion and handling sensitive data. Once hired, provide clear guidelines on data handling and storage, and restrict access to sensitive information on a need-to-know basis. Regularly review and reinforce the importance of confidentiality and privacy to ensure a secure working relationship.

The Middle does not conduct background checks. California's "Ban the Box" Assembly Bill 1008 prevents background checks from being conducted before an offer of employment is on the table. Since The Middle is a California company, and the candidates are not The Middle's employees, we are not legally allowed to perform a background check. We do conduct reference checks.