Family Law Paralegal - Columbia
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Obtains legal documents.
- Performs administrative and client service functions.
- Conducts basic research.
- Affords necessary documentation.
- Affords legal documents.
- Affords management of databases and files.
- Communicates regularly with clients.
- Affords other essential functions, as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Prior paralegal/legal assistant experience, required.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree, preferred.