Family Law Paralegal

Job overview

The Family Law Paralegal role is onsite in Newport News, VA, with an eight-hour shift. Pay is $22–$32 per hour. Melone Hatley is a family and estate planning law firm focused on personalized legal services for individuals and families. The paralegal provides legal and administrative support to family law attorneys, working closely with a supervising attorney. The role helps move client matters forward through document preparation, research, filing, case organization, and regular client communication.

What you'll do

• Obtain legal documents
• perform administrative and client service functions
• conduct basic research
• assist with drafting and completing documentation
• assist with filing legal documents
• manage databases and files
• communicate regularly with clients
• support other assigned essential functions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family law paralegal

newport news va

melone hatley

full-time

$22–$32/hour

onsite

legal document preparation

court filings

client communication

case files

associate’s degree required

family law

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid medical benefits for employees and dependents, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday pay.

Why this role

Prior paralegal or legal assistant experience and an associate’s degree in studies or a related field required; family law experience and a bachelor’s degree preferred.

About the employer

Melone Hatley is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.