Administrative Assistant — Offices, Medical Practices and Law Firms, US Employers

Businesses, medical practices, law firms, schools and government offices across the United States hire administrative assistants to keep offices running. Most entry-level roles ask for a high school diploma, and many employers train new staff on their own systems.

What the work involves

Managing calendars and correspondence, answering phones, preparing documents and spreadsheets, keeping records and filing systems, and coordinating meetings and travel. Medical assistants also handle patient scheduling and billing records, and legal assistants prepare court documents.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent, and a degree for many executive assistant roles
• Strong Microsoft Office or Google Workspace skills
• Clear written and spoken English
• For medical and legal roles, knowledge of the terminology, often shown by a certification

How the pay works

• General administrative assistants. A BLS median of $47,540 in May 2025
• Executive assistants. A median of $76,590
• Medical and legal assistants. Medians of $45,930 and $55,570

Before you apply

Check whether the role is employed or contract. Many virtual assistant roles are independent contracts, which do not carry minimum wage, overtime or benefits.

Note: pay, hours and benefits are set by each employer and by federal and state law — not by Sajad Digital Services. Confirm the details on the official advertisement before applying.