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Hire a Personal Assistant in Marina del Rey

Private 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 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

Our personal assistants can handle personal or business related tasks.

  • Providing executive support

    Working on tasks you delegate

    Scheduling appointments, meetings, or event planning

    Making travel arrangements and reservations

    Providing administrative and logistical support

    Paying bills

    Running errands

    Managing mail and email correspondence

    Managing calendars

    Preparing documents

    Data entry and creating spreadsheets

    Organizing files

    Stocking supplies

    Setting up devices

    Catering to your specific needs and preferences

Cost of Hiring a Marina del Rey Personal Assistant

Employment agencies’ fees in Marina del Rey vary based on how complex the search for the candidate is and the agency you choose to work with. They typically charge fees ranging from 10% to 20%, or higher. If the salary is $50,000 for the personal assistant and the agency charges 15%, their fee would be $7,500.

The pricing for services from The Middle is different. The candidate matches we provide are offered free of charge. If you decide to proceed with interviewing any matches, a non-refundable interview fee of $100 is required. When we receive this deposit, we arrange interviews for you with your selected matches. When you are ready to hire your top candidate, a one-time placement fee of $445 is due, bringing our total services to only $545.

Who Hires a Personal Assistant with The Middle?

Small Business Owners

Consultants

Project Managers

Entrepreneurs

Influencers

Marketing Experts

Branding Creatives

Writers

Photographers

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

Areas We Serve in New York

New York City

 FAQs

  • Any personal assistant with The Middle can work 100% remotely or virtually if that’s what you’re looking for. The difference between the remote personal assistants that you’ll find with The Middle versus one you might work with 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 place part-time personal assistants who work from 5 to 25 hours a week. At this time, we don’t place full-time personal assistants.

  • Pet care is not a task within a PA's expected duties, but clients can state their preference, and some personal assistants may be willing to provide pet care services for your furry friend(s).

  • Our matching process in Marina del Rey makes sure we select candidates with industry-specific experience or tools to meet your needs. We place personal assistants for private individuals and busy professionals. Because we realize that your needs are subject to change, our assistants possess a high degree of flexibility and adaptability. We match our personal assistants with you based on mutually-aligned interests and industry experience. Our mission is to make sure you get the help you need.

  • Start by creating a profile that explains the tasks you need a personal assistant to take over for you. Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through all the info we need! One of our team members will select matches for you, based on the information you provide and your preferences. 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 your available times and dates and we’ll set up video interviews.

    Next, choose 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 their information so you can contact your match offline and they can begin working for you. It’s that simple!

  • We send you our picks for your potential matches from our database within 2 weeks (but often sooner). Next, you select up to 5 candidates and we schedule video interviews according to your availability (we know you’re busy, but the sooner we schedule your interviews, the sooner we can help you get back your time!). When you decide to hire a personal assistant candidate and provide the placement fee, you can begin working with your new hire.

Hiring a Personal Assistant

How To Find a Reliable Personal Assistant in Marina del Rey

The Middle can help you find a reliable personal assistant to meet your needs and preferences in Marina del Rey. We also cater to clients in Playa del Rey, Santa Monica, and Venice, as well as the Bronx and Manhattan.

Benefits of Hiring a Local Personal Assistant in Marina del Rey

Hiring a personal assistant can provide you with many advantages such as taking responsibilities off your plate, increasing productivity, reducing your stress, and improving your overall quality of life. The benefits of hiring a personal assistant include:

  • Saves Time: Delegating some of your tasks to a personal assistant frees up your time to deal with higher-level projects.

  • Saves Money: Outsourcing tasks to your personal assistant can be more cost-effective than managing the responsibilities yourself.

  • Less Stress: Hiring a personal assistant to help you decrease your stress and prevent burnout.

  • Better Work-Life Balance: Delegating tasks to a personal assistant allows you to achieve a healthier balance between your work and personal life.

  • Expertise and Skills: The personal assistant candidates we match you with will have industry experience that matches yours and the skills to do the tasks that you need completed. 

  • Customized Support: Identifying your specific preferences and the tasks that your personal assistant will do ensures you receive the support you need and creates a personalized working relationship.

  • Increased Productivity: Delegating routine tasks to a personal assistant allows you to focus on responsibilities that need your expertise, which boosts your productivity.

  • Improved Organization: A personal assistant will manage your schedule and keep you organized. 

  • Effective Communication: A personal assistant can manage phone and email communications, ensuring prompt responses, which makes communications more productive and efficient.

  • Confidentiality and Trust: A personal assistant upholds ethical standards, professionalism, and privacy, fostering a reliable, trustworthy relationship. 

Qualifications and Experience To Look For in a Personal Assistant

If you’re looking for a personal assistant, you want one with the needed relevant experience and qualifications. Our matchmaking service excels because we pre-screen your matches to make sure they align with your preferences before any interviews occur. Skills and experience we consider valuable when hiring a personal assistant include: 

  • Adaptability and Flexibility: Personal assistants who 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: Personal Assistants whose schedule works with the hours required for the position.

  • Communication Skills: Candidates who have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

  • Confidentiality: Personal assistants who have high ethical standards, who are trustworthy, and who ensure privacy and discretion. 

  • Organizational Skills: Candidates with strong organizational skills, who can multitask, and make sure things run smoothly.

  • Problem-Solvers: Personal assistants who offer solutions for difficult and unexpected situations, and can think independently. 

  • Relevant Experience: Prior experience in a similar role and industry is desired because it shows demonstrated familiarity with the responsibilities of the job. 

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

  • Technical Proficiency: Candidates with experience using technology, computer software, and apps.

Confidentiality and Trust Considerations to Keep in Mind When Hiring a Personal Assistant

Confidentiality and trust are paramount, especially when hiring a private personal assistant. During the interview process, ask questions to assess the candidate's trustworthiness and ethical standards. Inquire about their past experiences handling confidential information. Emphasize the importance of ethical conduct and professionalism in all interactions. Personal assistants should demonstrate discretion and integrity at all times. Set clear guidelines and expectations regarding confidentiality from the outset. Make it explicit what information should be kept confidential and how it should be handled. Building trust is an ongoing process. Give your personal assistant time to prove their trustworthiness, and gradually assign more sensitive tasks as trust develops.

Before sharing sensitive information or tasks, have your personal assistant sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) which ensures that they are legally bound not to disclose any confidential information. We suggest that you conduct a thorough background check on your personal assistant to verify the candidate's trustworthiness. This may include checking references, criminal records, and online presence.