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.

We offer 100% paid medical benefits for employees, including dependent coverage.

Plan for your future with a 401(k) retirement plan and employer matching.

We provide dental, vision, and life insurance to protect you and your family.

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,…