Hire Virtual Assistants on Open Lance
Get hours back in your week with vetted virtual assistants. Post a job free, receive proposals from ranked talent, and pay only for the work you approve, protected by escrow from start to finish.
Free
to post a job and get proposals
0%
commission with Open Lance Ultra
100%
escrow-protected jobs
Instant
release on approval
What you can build with Virtual Assistant
Inbox and calendar
Email triage and scheduling that keep your day organized and on time.
Data entry and research
Accurate list building, records, and research so you can decide faster.
Customer support
Prompt, friendly replies across email and chat that keep clients happy.
Travel and bookings
Flights, hotels, and itineraries planned and confirmed without the back-and-forth.
CRM and admin
Updated records, invoices, and files so nothing slips through the cracks.
Social and content help
Scheduling posts, formatting content, and light coordination to keep things moving.
Why hire virtual assistants here
Better talent, fairer fees
0% commission on Ultra means freelancers keep more, so the strongest ones choose to work here.
Escrow on every job
Fund milestones into escrow. Money releases only when you approve the work.
Free to start
Post a job and receive proposals at no cost. Pay only for work you approve.
Four ways to work
A fixed-price project, hourly with a work diary, a monthly retainer, or a ready-made Drop-In.
Vetted, ranked talent
Ranked by real performance and verified experience, with reviews tied to real contracts.
Instant release
Approve a milestone and release funds instantly, with no multi-day clearance hold.
Hiring virtual assistants, step by step
Post your job
Describe your project, stack, and timeline. It is free.
Review proposals
Compare ranked talent, portfolios, and reviews side by side.
Fund a milestone
Lock the amount into secure escrow before work begins.
Approve and release
Pay only for work you accept, milestone by milestone.
What to look for in a Virtual Assistant freelancer
A strong virtual assistant should take work off your plate and run with it, not wait for step-by-step instructions on everything. Look for:
- Clear, prompt communication, so you always know what is done and what is next.
- Comfort with your tools: Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, Trello, or whatever you use.
- Strong organization and the judgment to prioritize without being told twice.
- Reliability across time zones, especially if you need overlap with your working hours.
- Discretion with sensitive info, since they will handle your inbox, accounts, and data.
Start with a small paid task, like organizing a spreadsheet or clearing a backlog, before handing over ongoing work. It tells you a lot about reliability and attention to detail.
Four ways to hire on Open Lance
Drop-Ins
Got a small, well-defined task?
Buy a ready-made, fixed-scope service and get it delivered, with no back-and-forth briefs. Escrow-protected, just like everything else.
Fixed-price project
Know exactly what you need built?
Post a fixed-price job, agree the milestones up front, and release payment as each one is approved.
Hourly
Scope still evolving?
Hire by the hour with a transparent work diary. You review and approve the hours, with no guesswork and no surprises.
Dedicated Hire
Need someone long-term?
Bring on a freelancer full-time on a monthly engagement: your own dedicated team member, managed end-to-end on Open Lance.
Hiring virtual assistants: common questions
- How much does it cost to hire a virtual assistant on Open Lance?
- Posting a job is free. You pay the assistant's rate, funded into escrow, plus a small, transparent fee shown at checkout. Rates vary by experience and the scope of tasks you need covered.
- Can I hire a virtual assistant hourly?
- Yes. Hire by the hour with a transparent work diary, or choose a fixed-price project, a monthly retainer, or a ready-made Drop-In.
- How do I know a virtual assistant is any good?
- Every assistant is ranked by real performance and verified experience, with reviews tied to completed contracts. Compare proposals and past work before you commit.
- Is my payment protected?
- Yes. Every job is escrow-protected. Funds are committed before work begins and released only when you approve.
- How fast can I hire?
- Post a job and start receiving proposals from ranked virtual assistants within minutes.
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