Associate Attorney: Estate, Real Estate & Business

Kentucky Bar Association; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with firm match

Paid time off

Job summary

Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson & Humphrey in Radcliff, KY is seeking an associate attorney to handle estate planning, probate, real estate, and small business matters. You will meet clients, manage files end-to-end, and be in the courtroom.

Ideal candidates are licensed in Kentucky or eligible for admission, with strong writing and client-facing skills, and a collaborative approach to supporting litigation colleagues.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Kentucky or eligible for admission promptly.
• Experience in estate planning, probate, real estate, small business or litigation preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication; able to explain complex issues plainly.
• Willingness to meet clients regularly and handle files end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate plans.
• Guide families through probate and estate administration, from opening the estate to final distribution.
• Handle residential and commercial real estate matters, including purchases, sales, deeds, and closings.
• Advise small business clients on entity formation, contracts, and day-to-day legal questions.
• Serve as your clients' point of contact, meeting with them regularly in person and by phone.
• Support the firm's litigation attorneys with legal research, motions, discovery, and court appearances.
• Draft clear, accurate documents and manage your own caseload and deadlines.

Skills

Estate planning

Wills & trusts

Probate administration

Real estate transactions

Litigation support

Client counseling

Document drafting

Court appearances

Education

Bar admission in Kentucky

Job description

Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson & Humphrey in Radcliff, KY is seeking an associate attorney to handle estate planning, probate, real estate, and small business matters. You will meet clients, manage files end-to-end, and be in the courtroom.

Ideal candidates are licensed in Kentucky or eligible for admission, with strong writing and client-facing skills, and a collaborative approach to supporting litigation colleagues.