Bilingual Legal Assistant | J Kelley Law Group PLLC |

Gaithersburg, Maryland Salary:

$45,000-$55,000 annually (depending on experience)

Schedule:

Full-time | In person

Language:

English and Spanish fluency required Looking for More Than Just Your Next Job? At J Kelley Law Group , we believe great legal work changes lives. Every day, our team helps individuals and families navigate some of the most important and difficult moments they will face: family disputes, immigration proceedings, serious injuries, workplace accidents, and other life-changing legal matters. Founded in 2017, J Kelley Law Group has grown into a dynamic, bilingual, and technology-driven law firm serving clients throughout the United States in immigration matters and throughout Maryland in family law, personal injury, and worker's compensation. We are looking for a Bilingual Legal Assistant who will work primarily with our Family Law practice , while progressively developing experience in Immigration, Personal Injury, and Worker's Compensation. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to become an exceptional legal assistant, not simply process files. Become an Essential Part of the Legal Team Our paralegals and legal assistants play a critical role in moving cases forward. Your primary focus will be supporting our Maryland Family Law practice , working closely with attorneys on matters involving divorce, custody, child support, protective orders, and other family-law matters. You will help attorneys prepare cases, communicate with clients, manage discovery and evidence, prepare court filings, monitor deadlines, and organize cases for hearings and trials. As you become proficient in your primary responsibilities, we will also begin cross-training you in: Immigration Law Personal Injury Workers' Compensation Your foundation will be Family Law , with structured opportunities to expand your legal knowledge and become a more versatile and capable legal assistant over time. What You'll Do Family Law - Primary Practice Area You will spend the majority of your time supporting our Family Law team, including: Assist attorneys with divorce, custody, child support, protective order, and related family-law matters Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests, correspondence, and other legal documents Assist with interrogatories, requests for production, and discovery responses Gather, organize, and review financial records, communications, photographs, records, and other evidence Prepare exhibits, case chronologies, summaries, and hearing materials Maintain organized and accurate electronic case files Track court dates, discovery deadlines, filing deadlines, mediation, hearings, and other case milestones Communicate regularly with clients in both English and Spanish Conduct client interviews and obtain documents and information needed to move cases forward Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, experts, interpreters, and other parties Assist attorneys in preparing clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial Support attorneys during hearing and trial preparation Identify missing information, approaching deadlines, and potential case-management problems before they become emergencies Take increasing ownership of assigned cases and responsibilities as your experience develops Cross-Training & Professional Development You will progressively gain experience supporting matters in our other practice areas.

This may include:

Immigration Preparing immigration applications and petitions Collecting supporting documentation and evidence Preparing declarations and case packages Assisting with USCIS and immigration court matters Learning immigration filing procedures and case timelines Personal Injury Collecting medical records, bills, and other damages documentation Communicating with medical providers Organizing treatment records and case evidence Assisting with demand packages and litigation preparation Tracking medical treatment, liens, and case milestones Workers' Compensation Collecting medical and employment documentation Coordinating with clients and medical providers Assisting with Commission filings and hearing preparation Organizing medical evidence and case timelines Cross-training will be progressive and based on your experience, performance, and development. We Invest in Our Paralegals and Legal Assistants We believe exceptional paralegals and legal assistants are developed through training, responsibility, feedback, and experience . Our legal assistants receive opportunities for: Direct mentorship from attorneys and experienced legal professionals Structured training Regular coaching and constructive feedback Increasing responsibility as skills develop Client-facing experience Legal drafting and case-preparation development Cross-training in multiple areas of law Professional development opportunities Career growth within a growing law firm We want our legal assistants to understand not only what needs to be done, but why it matters to the case . Technology That Supports Great Legal Work We believe technology should make excellent legal professionals more capable, organized, and responsive. Our team uses modern legal technology, including: JKLG Live Tracker , our proprietary case-management platform MyCase Tresorit Microsoft 365 Modern legal research and AI-assisted productivity tools We expect our team members to be comfortable learning new technology and using it responsibly to improve organization, productivity, accuracy, and client service. What We're Looking For We are not simply looking for someone who has worked in a law office before. We are looking for someone who is: Organized Reliable Accountable Detail-oriented Deadline-driven Professional Compassionate with clients Comfortable taking ownership Resourceful when problems arise Curious and willing to learn Coachable and receptive to feedback Able to work independently while still being a strong teammate Calm and effective in a fast-moving environment We especially value people who do not wait for problems to be pointed out. The right candidate notices what needs to happen next, communicates early when something is wrong, asks questions when necessary, and follows responsibilities through to completion. Required Qualifications Fluent English and Spanish College, university, vocational, or comparable professional education Minimum one (1) year of experience in a law firm, legal services environment, or similar professional setting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and case-management skills Strong proofreading and editing skills Demonstrated attention to detail Demonstrated respect for deadlines Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft 365 Ability and willingness to learn new software and technology Professional telephone and client communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to work in person at our Gaithersburg office Preferred Qualifications Experience in Family Law is strongly preferred. Additional experience in any of the following is a plus, but not required: Immigration Law Personal Injury Workers' Compensation Litigation support Discovery Legal drafting Client intake and case management MyCase or similar legal case-management software Degree related to legal studies is preferred but not required for an otherwise strong candidate. We are particularly interested in candidates who already have experience in Family Law but want the opportunity to broaden their legal experience over time. Compensation & BenefitsSalary $45,000-$55,000 annually , depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. Benefits ✔ Health stipend ✔ Paid Time Off ✔ Paid sick leave ✔ 401K ✔ Professional development assistance ✔ Free parking ✔ Training and career-development opportunities Our Culture At J Kelley Law Group, we believe excellent legal work requires preparation, accountability, compassion, teamwork, and attention to detail . Our clients trust us with matters that can affect their families, finances, immigration status, health, and futures. We take that responsibility seriously. We also believe people grow when they are challenged, supported, and trusted with increasing responsibility. We value team members who take initiative, communicate clearly, learn from mistakes, help their colleagues, and continually look for ways to become better at what they do. If you are looking for a place where your work matters, where you can develop real legal skills, and where your responsibilities can grow alongside a growing firm, we'd like to hear from you.

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Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Free parking Paid time off Travel reimbursement

Work Location:

In person