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How a Business Law Firm Hired a Virtual Executive Assistant for $650/ month

Learn how our clients utilize Somewhere to hire top overseas talent.
In this post you will learn how to solve your recruiting challenges with remote hiring.
Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a remote staffing agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-)

What does this client’s business do?

Our client offers customized packages that meet businesses' developing legal needs. Their team of experienced attorneys helps companies navigate through operating agreements, employee and contractor relations, intellectual property, mergers, acquisitions, and more.  

Who was hired and what was their role? 

They were looking to hire remote executive assistants who could help with marketing and data collection. Somewhere facilitated the hiring of Sol, an experienced Virtual Executive Assistant.

Now their Virtual Executive Assistant, Sol is responsible for:

  • Managing the manager’s emails, calendar, and personal schedule.
  • Taking detailed notes during meetings and conference calls.
  • Organizing electronic files following firm policies.
  • Coordinating and scheduling meetings and conference calls.

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Sol now works full-time in the client time zone for $650 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Before hiring through Somewhere, Sol had nine years of experience as a Virtual Assistant, including six years supporting a family lawyer. She has handled tasks such as calendar management, court documents, phone calls, email management, processing payments, and responding to client inquiries.

Sol is proficient in productivity tools like Slack, GSuite, Clio, Shopify, MS Applications, and Gorgias. With her strong background and a desire to return to a law firm setting, Sol was the ideal candidate to hire remote executive assistants for the role.

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire remote virtual assistants or hire remote executive assistants to elevate your operations, Somewhere is here to help.

We’re a remote recruitment agency that connects businesses with top overseas talent for 80% less than U.S. equivalents. From customer support to virtual assistants, operations, project managers, creatives, development, accounting, and more, we can find the right fit for your team.

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