Resident/Associate Attorney Spring '27

About the Role

Modern Family Law (MFL) is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the February 2027 Bar exam for MFL Academy's Residency Program in Georgia (Atlanta or Savannah). This is a hybrid role, requiring the Bar exam and residency in the state of application.

Upon passing the Bar, Residents will transition to an Associate Attorney position.

Residency Program Details

• Receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy.
• Mentorship from the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams.

Opportunities at Modern Family Law

• Remote-First Setting with brick and mortar space available.
• Low billable hours requirement (100 per month) as an Associate Attorney.
• Direct client contact and case management involving divorce, child custody, and financial support.
• Opportunity to practice and develop litigation skills as first chair early in your career.
• Access to cutting-edge technology.
• Ongoing Learning and Development support.
• Transparent advancement tracks and leadership opportunities.

Compensation

• Resident Salary: $66,560
• Associate Attorney Starting Salary: $90,000 (base), earnings up to $110,700 per year.
• Salary Range: $66,560 - $110,700

Key Responsibilities

• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively in a respectful and growth-oriented team.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn, grow, practice, and incorporate feedback.
• Complete training and develop skills in client conversion.
• Proactively study, build confidence, ask questions, complete assignments, and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish upon completion of Residency.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Register for the upcoming February Bar exam.
• Attain a passing score on the MPRE before sitting for the Bar exam.
• Timely submission and approval of Character & Fitness application.
• Access to cutting-edge technology to manage caseload and communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in Family Law Clinics is a plus.
• Mock Trial experience is a plus.
• Submission of cover letter, law school transcript, and responses to candidate questionnaire.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months
• Optional HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional voluntary programs: accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, pet insurance.
• Commuter and Transit programs may also be available.