Overview
Personal Assistant Jobs in Washington DC-Baltimore Area at Discreet Recruitment
Title: Personal Assistant
Company: Discreet Recruitment
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Personal Assistant to Private Principal
About the Role
We are supporting a private client with the search for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level support across both personal and executive matters.
This is a fast-paced, discreet and highly trusted role supporting a private principal with a busy schedule spanning business commitments, personal logistics, family matters, travel and day-to-day lifestyle support.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, polished, proactive and comfortable operating in a role where priorities can change quickly. This is not a remote position, so candidates must be based in the Washington, DC area or genuinely open to relocating.
The role would suit someone who has previously supported a senior executive, entrepreneur, family office principal, private household, public figure or high-profile individual, and who understands the importance of discretion, judgement, responsiveness and follow-through.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day personal and executive support to the principal
Manage a busy and ever-changing calendar across personal and professional commitments
Coordinate meetings, appointments, reservations, family logistics and personal commitments
Support with domestic and international travel planning, including itineraries, transport, accommodation and contingency planning
Liaise with household staff, vendors, service providers and external contacts
Assist with errands, purchases, gifting, research projects and ad hoc requests
Prepare briefing notes, reminders, agendas and relevant background information when required
Draft correspondence and support with communication where appropriate
Track follow-ups, deadlines, priorities and action items
Support with events, celebrations, family occasions and private arrangements
Anticipate needs, solve problems quickly and ensure details are handled to a high standard
Maintain absolute confidentiality across all personal, family and business matters
The ideal candidate will be:
Experienced in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Private PA, Chief of Staff, family office, private household or high-level support role
Highly discreet, professional and emotionally intelligent
Exceptionally organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple moving parts
Calm under pressure and confident working in a fast-moving environment
Polished and comfortable communicating with senior-level contacts, private staff, vendors and external partners
Proactive, solutions-led and able to anticipate what is needed before being asked
Flexible and responsive, with an understanding that this is not a traditional 9–5 role
Comfortable working across both personal and professional matters
Strong in written and verbal communication
Technically confident with calendars, email, documents, spreadsheets and digital communication tools
A confident driver with reliable transportation
Open to occasional domestic and international travel
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $90,000–$120,000, depending on experience and overall fit.
Benefits include healthcare, paid time off, company-provided device/s, business expense reimbursement and performance-based bonus potential.
To Apply
Please apply with your CV/resume and a brief overview of your relevant experience.