Careers at Melone Hatley, P.C.

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 Charlotte 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.

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

We are looking for a responsible remote Intake Specialist to add to our growing team! The Intake specialist 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 and updating marketing records.

The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to utilize tools such as MS Excel, Outlook, Case Management software, and VOIP systems.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Plan meetings and take detailed minutes
• Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Develop and maintain an online filing system
• Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
• Maintain contact lists
• Book travel arrangements
• Submit and reconcile expense reports
• Provide general support to callers
• Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients
• Liaise with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers

Skills

• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or office admin assistant
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• High School degree; additional qualification as an Administrative assistant or Secretary will be a plus

We are looking for a responsible Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Duties of the Administrative Assistant include answering phones, doing new client intake, tracking phone calls, providing support to our managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing our company’s general administrative activities.

Administrative Assistant responsibilities include making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing reports and maintaining appropriate filing systems. The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to organize their work using tools, like MS Excel and office equipment. If you have previous experience as a Secretary or Executive administrative assistant and familiarity within our industry, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, a successful Admin Assistant should ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day operation of our office.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Plan meetings and take detailed minutes
• Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Develop and maintain a filing system
• Update and maintain office policies and procedures
• Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
• Maintain contact lists
• Book travel arrangements
• Submit and reconcile expense reports
• Provide general support to visitors
• Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients
• Liaise with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers

Skills

• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or office admin assistant
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• High School degree; additional qualification as an Administrative assistant or Secretary will be a plus