Virtual Assistant
"An independent contractor providing administrative, technical, or sometimes creative assistance to clients, usually to other independent entrepreneurs and solo and small business practices, such as that of a lawyer or realtor. Virtual assistants work from their own office (hence 'virtual'), thus making it a fairly popular (and growing) profession. It is estimated that there are about 5-8,000 virtual assistants worldwide.
Common modes of communication and data delivery include the Internet, FTP, and fax machine. Although the occupation gives a degree of independence, work is on a contractual basis, and a long-lasting cooperation is standard. Typically 5 years of administrative experience in an office is expected at such positions as executive assistant, secretary, legal assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, real estate assistant, or office manager."
-Wikipedia