Part-time Personal assistant Jobs in Alexandria, VA

We are currently assisting our client, a private family office, with the search for a Personal Assistant.

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled, warm, and discreet professional to provide comprehensive administrative and personal support to our principals. This is a trusted role that combines high-level administrative responsibilities with hands-on personal and property support, ensuring seamless operations and an exceptional experience for family members and guests.
The ideal candidate brings meticulous attention to detail and approaches their work through a concierge lens, with the ability to understand, anticipate, and proactively meet client needs. Strong calendaring and travel planning skills are essential, including experience coordinating chartered flights and working with FBOs. Excellent judgment, flexibility, and a commitment to confidentiality are critical, as is the ability to remain calm, organized, and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
This role is primarily office-based with some in-home responsibilities. Flexibility for occasional evening and weekend support is required.
Administrative Support

• Manage complex, multi-faceted calendars
• Coordinate comprehensive travel arrangements and detailed itineraries
• Serve as liaison for communications, correspondence, and scheduling
• Handle confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment
• Provide personal assistance including errands, household coordination, and pet care
• Process expenses, manage mail flow, support accounting functions, and drive projects

Property & Hospitality Support

• Collaborate with property management teams to ensure residences are guest-ready and impeccably maintained
• Assist estate teams with client and guest visit preparations including preferences, travel and arrival preparations.
• Coordinate multiple family member travel and grocery lists for the estate team.
• Manage vehicle and watercraft registration.

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years supporting high-net-worth individuals, executives, or families in estate management, executive assistance, or similar capacity
• Exceptional organizational abilities with proven track record managing competing priorities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities and resourcefulness under pressure
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to pivot quickly as needs evolve
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundamental accounting principles
• Notary Public certification strongly preferred
• Valid Washington State driver's license required

Ability to pass comprehensive background and reference checks
Essential Qualities

• Discretion & Integrity: Unwavering commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Sound Judgment: Makes wise decisions independently, knowing when to act and when to consult.
• Proactive Mindset: Anticipates needs and solves problems before they escalate
• Service Excellence: Genuinely invested in creating outstanding experiences
• Adaptability: Thrives amid changing priorities and unexpected challenges
• Resourcefulness: Finds solutions with creativity and persistence
• Reliability: Consistently dependable and follows through on commitments
• Collaborative Spirit: Works seamlessly with internal teams and external vendors

Location: Seattle, WA (onsite)
Compensation Range: $110,000 - $140,000
Benefits:Excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, and paid time-off.
Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the US. Work sponsorship is not available at this time.


About Hansell Tierney
Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients’ unique needs.