Associate Attorney

Jenkins & Wheatley Family Law is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our growing team in Louisville, Kentucky.

Minimum Starting Salary: $75,000.00 with higher pay based on experience and credentials

Company Description

Jenkins & Wheatley Family Law is a client-focused law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services in family-related matters, including divorce, child custody, adoption, wills, estates, and professional mediation. We understand that family law issues are often complex and emotionally challenging, and we are committed to helping clients navigate these transitions with compassion, clarity, and practical legal guidance.

Our team works collaboratively to develop tailored legal strategies that prioritize each client's well-being and long-term stability. We foster a supportive, professional environment where attorneys have the opportunity to work on meaningful cases, build lasting client relationships, and develop a rewarding family law practice.

Position Summary

This is a full-time, on-site position for an attorney who is passionate about advocating for clients during some of the most important moments of their lives. The successful candidate will manage a diverse family law caseload while working closely with experienced attorneys and support staff. This role offers substantial courtroom exposure, client interaction, mentoring and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload involving divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, paternity, guardianship, and other family law matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement agreements, parenting plans, wills, trusts, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, depositions, and court proceedings
• Meet with clients to provide practical legal advice and develop case strategies
• Negotiate settlements and resolve disputes through mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods
• Participate in client intake and maintain regular communication throughout each case
• Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with deadlines and court rules

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Kentucky (and in good standing), or those who have taken the July 2026 Bar Exam
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and drafting skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and client relationship skills
• Ability to negotiate effectively and advocate confidently for clients
• Commitment to professionalism, ethics, and compassionate client service
• Ability to work collaboratively in an on-site team environment

Preferred

• Prior experience or clerkship in family law, mediation, or related practice areas
• Courtroom and/or mediation experience

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with an employer-matching health savings account
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid bar dues, CLE costs, and other professional memberships
• Firm paid life insurance policy
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company match
• Origination bonuses
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
• Meaningful courtroom and client experience.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.