In 2014 Rebecca Melone started this firm with the goal of helping good people going through family law matters, protect their families, their finances, and their futures through the highest quality representation possible.
In order to provide this level of representation, Rebecca’s goal was to build a firm culture the prioritizes respect and autonomy for each and every employee. By ensuring that each employee is treated with respect, we ensure that each employee will treat every client with the same level of respect.
Open Positions
Paralegal
Melone Hatley, PC is a dynamic, employee focused law firm that practices primarily in family law. We have offices throughout Virginia and in Charlotte, North Carolina.
We are currently seeking a paralegal for our Virginia Beach office.
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in Family Law. The family law paralegal will be responsible for frequently interacting with clients, drafting pleadings and documents, maintaining files, attorney scheduling, billing, and case management. Strong computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are required. All candidates must be self-sufficient and be able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits package.
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We are looking for an attorney who has a passion for helping people who are going through divorce and custody battles. We fight to protect our client’s families, finances, and futures. We’re looking for an attorney who can hit the ground running to give our clients outstanding representation. You need to have compassion and the ability to build relationships with your clients and know your way around a courtroom.
Responsibilities:
- Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as marital separation agreements, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, for contract negotiations and proceedings.
- Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and be comfortable advising clients on the best way to proceed through their family law issues.
- Communicate with paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently and effectively.
- Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing of the North Carolina State Bar
- Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
- Candidates must have passed the bar exam
- Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
Intake Specialist
We are looking for a responsible Intake Specialist / Receptionist to add to our growing team and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks!
The employee is responsible for answering phones, responding to online inquiries, conducting new client intake, tracking phone calls, providing support to management, and assisting in daily office needs including setting up new client files, updating client records, and managing our company’s general office administrative activities.
The ideal candidate will be organized, have excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to utilize tools such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel, case and office management software (we use Clio and HubSpot), VOIP phone systems, and general office equipment.
If you have previous experience as an Administrative Assistant or Secretary and familiarity within the law industry, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, a successful employee in this position should ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day operation of our office.
Responsibilities:
- Answer and direct phone calls, and make outbound follow-up calls
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Maintain contact lists and update client information
- Maintain a filing system both online, and hard copy as needed
- Maintain office policies and procedures
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
- Order office supplies
- Provide general support to clients, visitors and callers
- Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients
- Liaise with executive and senior managers to handle requests and queries
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Working knowledge of general office equipment and procedures
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, case and office management software, and VOIP phone systems
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- High School degree; proven experience as an Administrative Assistant or Secretary will be a plus
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