Company Overview

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

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Legal Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team. The Legal Administrative Assistant role provides essential clerical and administrative support to the attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, clients, and other departments within the firm as needed. As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will help to identify and bridge the gap between in-office functions and client and organizational needs. As a Legal Administrative Assistant, the primary focus will be to help ensure efficient operational support to all staff and clients starting from case inception to matter closure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle and transfer incoming phone calls to the appropriate department or individual with the expectation of answering 15 or more calls per day; totaling 75 or more calls per month and 3,750 or more calls per year.
• Greet, triage, and assist in-person office visitors.
• Maintain the communal office spaces such as the main lobby, printer area, supply room, kitchen, and other office areas as needed.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal and clerical documents with the expected goal of billing 500 hours annually.
• Manage office supply ordering and office equipment maintenance.
• Process and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• Uphold confidentiality of sensitive legal information.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments to support efficient office operations.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Prior administrative office experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical Benefits for Employees and Dependents
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401 (k) Matching
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave and Much More!

Work Environment:

• Full-time position (8-hour shift)
• On-site attendance required

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.