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  • 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.

Common Tasks Handled by Personal Assistants

It’s common for our personal assistants to handle a combination of both personal and business-related tasks.

  • Paying bills

    Running errands

    Managing mail and email correspondence

    Stocking supplies

    Setting up devices

    Catering to your specific needs and preferences

  • Scheduling appointments, meetings

    Making travel arrangements and reservations

    Preparing documents

    Data entry and creating spreadsheets

    Organizing files

  • Managing calendars

    Booking travel & creating travel itineraries

    Inbox Zero

    Email correspondence

Virtual vs. Local: Hiring Options for Personal Assistants

Personal assistants can work 100% virtually (or, “remote”), if that’s what you’re looking for. The difference between remote personal assistants matched by The Middle versus one you might find from a traditional virtual personal assistant is that even if you hire a remote personal assistant, your PA will still be based in your area. Your PA will be familiar with your area and located in the same time zone as you for ease of communication.

Who Hires an 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

Areas We Serve in New York

New York City

 FAQs

  • Although pet care isn't part of a PA's standard duties, clients can express their preference, and some personal assistants may be open to providing pet care services for your furry friend(s).

  • Start by creating a profile explaining exactly what you need a personal assistant to do. Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through all the info we need! One of our team members will pick matches for you, based on your preferences. We’ll send your matches to your inbox for you to review. Select up to 5 candidates and when you’re ready to interview matches, provide us with your availability and we’ll set up video interviews.

    Next, select your favorite candidate that you want to hire. 95% of our clients find a successful match. When you hire a personal assistant, they will work for you and be paid directly by you. After our placement fee is paid, we’ll give you their information so you can contact them offline and you can start working together!

  • When interviewing a personal assistant to determine if they're the right fit for you, consider asking the following questions:

    Tell me about your relevant experience?

    What types of tasks are you most comfortable doing?

    How do you prioritize tasks when facing multiple deadlines?

    Share an example of a situation where you demonstrated discretion and maintained confidentiality.

    How do you handle unexpected changes or urgent tasks?

    Describe a time when you had to coordinate a complex project or event.

    What is your preferred communication style?

    Have you had experience with pet care or specific tasks that I may require?

    What do you find most rewarding about being a personal assistant?

    Can you provide an example of a challenging situation you faced and how you resolved it?

  • Within two weeks of your consultation (but often sooner), we offer you potential matches from our database of pre-screened, qualified personal assistant candidates. Next, you pick up to 5 candidates and we schedule video interviews based on your availability. When you decide to hire a personal assistant candidate and provide the placement fee, your newly chosen personal assistant can start to work.

  • We place personal assistants for private individuals and busy professionals in Playa del Rey and the rest of Los Angeles. Because we know that your needs may change, our assistants have a high degree of flexibility and adaptability. We match our personal assistant with you based on mutually-aligned interests and their industry experience. Our goal is to ensure you get the help you need, saving you time and money while reducing your stress.

Hiring a Personal Assistant

Finding a Reliable Personal Assistant in Playa del Rey

The Middle can find you a reliable  Playa del Rey personal assistant who meets your needs and preferences. We also work with clients in Marina del Rey, Santa Monica, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.

Part-Time or Full-Time: Choosing the Right Personal Assistant in Playa del Rey

We place part-time personal assistants who work from 5 to 25 hours per week. We do not currently place full-time personal assistants. 

Advantages of Hiring a Local Personal Assistant in Playa del Rey

Hiring a local personal assistant offers numerous advantages, including lightening your workload, boosting productivity, alleviating stress, and enhancing your overall quality of life. The benefits of hiring a personal assistant include: 

  • Time Savings: Hiring a personal assistant and delegating tasks to them gives you time for higher-level projects.

  • Cost Efficiency: Outsourcing some of your work to a personal assistant can be more cost-effective than managing it independently.

  • Stress Reduction: Having a personal assistant assume part of your workload can decrease your stress and help prevent burnout.

  • Improved Work-Life Balance: Delegating tasks to your personal assistant helps you create a healthier balance between work and personal life.

  • Expertise and Skills: A personal assistant candidate with experience in your industry and the skills you need can efficiently and effectively complete the work you need them to do. 

  • Customized Support: Defining your preferences and identifying the task requirements you need your personal assistant to do, ensures that you get the support you need.

  • Enhanced Productivity: Delegating routine tasks to your personal assistant can boost your productivity, so you can focus more on the responsibilities requiring your expertise.

  • Organization: Personal assistants can manage your schedule while keeping you organized.

  • Effective Communication: PAs handle phone and email communications, ensuring timely responses and streamlining interactions.

  • Confidentiality and Trust: Personal assistants foster a dependable, trustworthy, and professional relationship while maintaining ethical standards and privacy, 

  • Local to Your Area: Personal assistants can be hired in your area ensuring they’re familiar with your location and are in the same time zone as you.

Cost of Hiring a Playa del Rey Personal Assistant

Employment agencies in Playa del Rey charge fees based on how complex the search for a candidate is and they vary by which 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. Candidate matches are provided 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.

Qualifications and Experience to Seek in a Personal Assistant

When you’re looking for a personal assistant, you want one who has relevant experience and qualifications. Our service excels because we pre-screen your matches to ensure they align with your preferences before any interviews occur. The specific skills and experience we value when hiring a personal assistant are: 

  • Adaptability and Flexibility: Personal assistants who are able to adjust to shifting priorities and navigate unforeseen changes with poise.

  • Administrative Skills: Proficiency in administrative tasks such as calendar management, appointment scheduling, email correspondence, and data organization.

  • Availability: Personal assistants who can work the hours required for the position.

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

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

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

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

  • Relevant Experience: Experience in a similar role and industry is desired because it proves they are familiar with the job responsibilities and the industry.

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

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