Family Law Paralegal - Columbia

Melone Hatley; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Melone Hatley is a fast-growing family and estate planning law firm seeking a full-time Paralegal to support Family Law Attorneys. You’ll handle client communications, draft pleadings, organize client portfolios, and assist with discovery and financial data analysis.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be detail oriented, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits are offered as part of a team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in family law preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and learn quickly.
• Multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Associate’s degree in studies or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and client service tasks.
• 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.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

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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)

Join Our Team!

If you are a motivated individual with a genuine enthusiasm for the legal field, we encourage you to apply. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development within our firm.

Melone Hatley, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.