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How a Law Office Hired an Executive Assistant for $1,300/ month

Learn how our clients utilize Somewhere to hire top overseas talent.
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 headhunter 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 is a law office focused on real estate practice. They assist in various cases ranging from financial advisory service, owning a title, buying, renting, and other real estate concerns. 

Who was hired and what was their role?

They needed an Executive Assistant to help manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner. After an assessment of possible candidates, Somewhere helped them hire Kent for the position.  

Kent does the following as their Executive Assistant:

  • Drafts real estate contracts and real estate closing documents, often with a quick turnaround
  • Interfaces with clients to update them on the status of their work 
  • Proofreads emails and documents 
  • Answers phone calls

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Kent now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,300 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Before hiring, Kent had more than a year of experience as an Executive Admin Assistant. He is experienced in social media management, lead generation, and email marketing. Kent’s previous roles included being a Senior Data Manager, a Recruitment Specialist, and a Customer Service Representative. Overall, his credentials and diverse experience made him the most suitable candidate for the hiring client.

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When you need to hire an efficient Executive Assistant to support your business, reach out to us at Somewhere.

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