Some agencies and freelancers do, but many do not. If your contracts require E&O coverage, ask your provider for a certificate of insurance before you start, and check whether your own business policy covers outsourced work.
Below is what an Administrative Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.
What a Administrative Assistant Does
Best for small business owners, consultants and teams buried in admin work. Typical work includes:
- Email inbox management, filtering and drafted replies
- Calendar scheduling, meeting invites and reminders
- Document formatting, Google Docs and Microsoft Office work
- Travel research and booking
- Vendor follow-ups, purchase orders and invoice chasing
They already work in tools like Google Workspace, Zoom, Trello and Microsoft 365. See the full Administrative Assistant page for every task.
Administrative Assistant Prices
Our current monthly prices for an Administrative Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.
- Starter, 20 hours a month: $240 ($12.00 an hour)
- Growth, 40 hours a month: $456 ($11.40 an hour)
- Professional, 80 hours a month: $864 ($10.80 an hour)
- Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $1,632 ($10.20 an hour)
A Senior Specialist starts at $324 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $456. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.
How to Hire in Four Steps
- Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
- Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
- Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
- Share access through the vault and give your first tasks
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