Bilingual English-Spanish law firm with offices in Maryland and North Carolina
Careers at J Kelley Law Group
Build your career with a bilingual legal team serving individuals and families across Maryland, North Carolina, and throughout the United States in immigration matters. J Kelley Law Group is always considering talented professionals who may be a strong fit for our team, whether we are actively hiring today or preparing for future needs.
Why Work at J Kelley Law Group?
At J Kelley Law Group, our team works together to support individuals and families through important legal matters. We value clear communication, collaboration, professionalism, and a client-focused approach in the work we do every day.
Meaningful Client Work
Be part of a team that helps clients navigate important immigration, family law, and personal injury matters with care and attention.
A Collaborative Team
Work alongside attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, administrative professionals, and client support team members who contribute to serving our clients.
Bilingual & Multicultural Environment
Join a firm that serves both English- and Spanish-speaking clients and works with people from different backgrounds and communities.
A Diverse Legal Practice
Be part of a firm working across immigration law, Maryland family law, and Maryland personal injury matters, with offices in Maryland and North Carolina.
Roles We’re Always Considering
J Kelley Law Group is always considering strong candidates for our team. Our hiring needs change throughout the year, so the roles below may not always represent immediate vacancies. We review every application and may keep exceptional candidates in mind when the right opportunity becomes available.
Associate Attorney We welcome interest from Associate Attorney candidates as the firm's hiring needs evolve. Role-specific details will be shared when confirmed. View Role Close Role
About the Role
J Kelley Law Group considers Associate Attorney candidates as needs arise. Specific responsibilities, qualifications, location, schedule, and compensation will be shared when a role is confirmed.
Express InterestParalegal Help move client matters forward through careful case preparation, clear communication, and attention to deadlines. View Role Close Role
About the Role
Paralegals help attorneys prepare matters, keep case information organized, and support clear communication with clients and colleagues. The specific practice focus and employment terms will depend on the firm's needs when a role becomes available.
Express InterestWhat the Work May Include
- Organize documents, evidence, and electronic case files.
- Help prepare case materials and legal documents for attorney review.
- Track deadlines and identify missing information early.
- Coordinate with attorneys, legal assistants, and clients as matters progress.
What We Value
- Preparation, accuracy, and respect for deadlines.
- Professional and compassionate communication with clients.
- Initiative, accountability, and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
Bilingual Legal Assistant Support JKLG's Maryland Family Law practice while developing experience across immigration, personal injury, and workers’ compensation matters. View Role Close Role
About the Role
This role primarily supports the Maryland Family Law practice on divorce, custody, child support, protective orders, and related matters. You will work closely with attorneys on case preparation, client communication, discovery, filings, deadlines, and hearing preparation. Cross-training in other practice areas grows with your experience and performance.
What You'll Do
- Assist attorneys with pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other family-law documents.
- Gather and organize financial records, communications, exhibits, and other evidence.
- Maintain accurate electronic files and track court dates, deadlines, and case milestones.
- Communicate with clients in English and Spanish, conduct interviews, and collect needed information.
- Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, experts, interpreters, and other parties.
- Prepare hearing and trial materials, and flag missing information or approaching deadlines early.
Cross-Training & Professional Development
As your Family Law skills develop, you may assist with:
- Immigration applications, evidence, declarations, and filings.
- Personal injury records, damages documentation, and demand packages.
- Workers' compensation documents, filings, and hearing preparation.
Development opportunities include attorney mentorship, structured training, coaching, feedback, and increasing responsibility. Cross-training depends on experience, performance, and development.
Technology You'll Work With
- JKLG Live Tracker, the firm's case-management platform.
- MyCase, Tresorit, and Microsoft 365.
- Legal research and AI-assisted productivity tools used responsibly.
What We're Looking For
- Organized, reliable, accountable, and attentive to detail.
- Professional and compassionate with clients.
- Resourceful, curious, and receptive to coaching.
- Comfortable taking ownership while remaining a strong teammate.
- Proactive about communicating problems and following responsibilities through.
Required Qualifications
- Fluent English and Spanish.
- College, university, vocational, or comparable professional education.
- At least one year of experience in a law firm, legal services environment, or similar professional setting.
- Strong written, verbal, telephone, proofreading, editing, and client communication skills.
- Strong organization, case management, attention to detail, and respect for deadlines.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft 365, and willingness to learn new technology.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and with a team, and work in person at the Gaithersburg office.
Preferred Qualifications
Family Law experience is strongly preferred. Additional experience is a plus, but not required:
- Immigration, personal injury, or workers' compensation.
- Litigation support, discovery, legal drafting, or client intake and case management.
- MyCase or similar legal case-management software.
- A legal-studies degree, though otherwise strong candidates without one may be considered.
Compensation & Benefits
$45,000–$55,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Health stipend.
- Paid time off and paid sick leave.
- 401(k).
- Professional development assistance, training, and career-development opportunities.
- Free parking and travel reimbursement.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter. A legal writing or work sample is optional.
In your cover letter, explain your interest in the role, what makes you an exceptional teammate, and where you hope to grow professionally over the next few years.
Express InterestAdministrative Assistant Help keep the firm's day-to-day communication, documents, and coordination organized so the legal team can serve clients well. View Role Close Role
About the Role
Administrative support helps attorneys and legal staff stay organized and responsive. The exact duties and employment terms for a future opportunity will be confirmed when the firm has a specific need.
Express InterestWhat the Work May Include
- Help organize records, documents, and routine communications.
- Support scheduling and follow-up with clients and team members.
- Keep information accurate and flag missing details early.
- Assist colleagues with day-to-day coordination as needs change.
What We Value
- Professional, respectful, and compassionate communication.
- Organization, accuracy, and respect for deadlines.
- Reliability, initiative, and accountability.
- Willingness to learn new tools and help teammates.
What It’s Like to Be Part of J Kelley Law Group
Our work depends on collaboration across attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, administrative professionals, and client support team members. Each role contributes to keeping matters organized, communication clear, and clients supported throughout their experience with the firm.
As a bilingual English-Spanish law firm, J Kelley Law Group works with clients from different backgrounds and communities. We believe people grow when they are challenged, supported, and trusted with increasing responsibility. Our team values preparation, accountability, compassion, teamwork, attention to detail, initiative, and clear communication. Learning from mistakes and helping colleagues are part of how we grow and serve clients well.
Different roles. One team focused on serving clients well.
What We Offer
Benefits and employment terms may vary by position. Depending on the role, eligible team members may receive benefits and professional-development opportunities such as:
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Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
Paid time off and paid sick leave for eligible positions.
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Health Stipend
Health-related financial support for eligible team members.
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401(k)
Retirement savings benefits for eligible employees.
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Professional Development
Structured training, mentorship, coaching, and professional-development opportunities.
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Career Growth
Opportunities for increasing responsibility and cross-training across practice areas.
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Additional Benefits
Free parking and, where applicable, travel reimbursement.
Benefits, eligibility, and employment terms may differ by position. Please review the individual job posting for details.
How to Apply
Interested in joining J Kelley Law Group? Send your application by email and include the information below so our team can review your experience and qualifications.
What to Include
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Optional: Legal writing or work sample
In your cover letter, tell us why you are interested in joining J Kelley Law Group, what makes you an exceptional teammate, and where you hope to grow professionally over the next few years.
Please include the role you are interested in within the subject line of your email. Example: Career Interest - Paralegal.
For employment applications and employment-related questions only.
Our team reviews every application. If we are not currently hiring for your role, we may keep strong candidates in mind when a future opportunity becomes available.
Application Notice
Information and documents submitted for employment consideration are reviewed for recruiting and hiring purposes. Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or employment with J Kelley Law Group.
Employment inquiries are separate from requests for legal services. Sending an application, resume, or other employment-related information does not create an attorney-client relationship with J Kelley Law Group.
J Kelley Law Group PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive, professional, and collaborative workplace where talented legal professionals can grow while serving the clients and communities we work with.
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Interested in Joining J Kelley Law Group?
Explore the roles J Kelley Law Group regularly considers and send us your application if your experience, skills, and goals may be a strong fit for our team.
Please include the role you are interested in within the subject line of your email.