Family Law Paralegal - Reston

Join a Team Built Around a Clear Purpose In 2014, Rebecca Melone founded Melone Hatley, P.C., with a straightforward belief: good people dealing with family law and estate planning issues deserve clarity, not confusion. Family law and estate planning are complicated; emotionally, financially, and legally. Our job is to cut through that complexity and provide clients with a clear path forward to protect their families, finances, and futures. That same philosophy guides how we build our team. We avoid unnecessary layers, bureaucracy, or office politics. We believe a company runs best when people are trusted, respected, and empowered to do their best work, without the noise getting in the way. If you're someone who sees complexity and instinctively looks for a better, simpler way forward, you'll fit right in here. We offer our attorneys the opportunity to choose their own path to growth. Whether you are interested in remaining in litigation or moving into management, we have curated career paths that will meet your needs. Medical We offer 100% paid medical benefits for employees, including dependent coverage. Retirement Plan for your future with a 401(k) retirement plan and employer matching. Insurance We provide dental, vision, and life insurance to protect you and your family. Time to Recharge Enjoy paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexibility to recharge when you need it. Melone Hatley, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. Melone Hatley, P.C. is a fast-growing family and estate planning law firm with offices across Virginia, Florida, South Carolina, and Texas. Named one of the 500 fastest-growing law firms in the United States and recognized by Super Lawyers, we've built our reputation on delivering compassionate, high-quality legal services and creating a workplace where talent thrives. Our mission is simple: to be the premier law firm for individuals looking to protect what matters most — their families, their finances, and their future. We achieve this by fostering a culture rooted in transparency, integrity, and open communication. Every team member plays a vital role in delivering personalized, results-driven support to our clients, and we're proud to be known as one of the top employers in the region. Join us and become part of a team that is redefining family and estate law with purpose, passion, and people at the center of everything we do. Position Overview Melone Hatley is seeking a full-time Paralegal to join our family law team! The position serves as an administrative and legal support to the firm’s Family Law Attorneys. The paralegal will be working closely with the supervising attorney. This position is responsible for direct contact and communication with clients, preparing legal documents and pleadings for court, organizing client portfolios, analyzing discovery documents and financial data. The paralegal will provide essential administrative tasks including document preparation, dictation, filing, proofreading correspondence, and various other administrative tasks. Candidates should have a strong foundation of family law experience, be client-centric, and have a collaborative team focus. The ideal candidate will also possess strong interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills, maintain a proactive approach and an empathetic attitude in dealing with confidential client matters. Key Responsibilities: Performs administrative and client service functions. Conducts basic research. Assists with the drafting and completion of necessary documentation. Assists with the filing of legal documents. Assists with the management of databases and files. Communicates regularly with clients. Assists with other essential functions, as assigned. Qualifications and Skills: Prior Family Law experience, preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be detail oriented. Good organizational, time management, and customer service skills. Ability to work well independently. Willingness and curiosity to learn. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Associate’s degree in Studies or a related field, required. 100% Employer Paid Medical Benefits for Employees and Dependents Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 401 (k) Matching Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Full-time position (8-hour shift) Melone Hatley, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. Every search begins with a phone call from one of our recruiters. They will want to learn about your experience and what you are looking for. If it looks like a good match, you will meet our hiring managers for about 45 minutes, in person or over video, to talk through your background and your goals. Most roles include a short writing sample, since strong writing is part of the work here. Paralegals, legal assistants, and some attorneys also come in to meet the team before we make an offer. We aim to keep the process moving and follow up with candidates promptly after interviews. Family law experience is strongly preferred for our attorneys and paralegals. For other roles, it helps but is not required. If our work interests you, we want to hear from you, whatever your background. It depends on the role. Some positions are on-site, and others can be remote or hybrid. We are happy to go over the details for the position you have in mind. Rebecca built this firm around respect and autonomy for every employee, because people who are treated well treat clients the same way. It is one reason Melone Hatley has been named a CoVaBiz Best Places to Work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Melone Hatley, P.C.