Resident/Associate Attorney Fall '27

About the Role

Modern Family Law (MFL) is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the July 2027 Bar exam to participate in MFL Academy's Residency Program. This role is hybrid and requires residency in California (Oakland or San Jose). Upon passing the Bar, Residents will transition to an MFL 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.
• Successfully transition to an MFL Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar.

MFL Opportunities

• Remote-First Setting with brick-and-mortar space available (in-person as required by courts & clients).
• Low billable hours requirement (100 per month) as an Associate Attorney.
• Direct client contact and case management on matters involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and more.
• Practice and develop litigation skills as first chair early in your career.
• Access to cutting-edge technology to manage caseload and communication.
• Ongoing Learning and Development support.
• Transparent advancement tracks and leadership opportunities.

Compensation

• Resident Salary: $83,200
• Associate Attorney Starting Salary (base): $135,000
• Associate Attorney Total Possible Earnings: $161,700

Salary range: $83,200 - $161,700

Key Responsibilities

• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Work as part of a team in a respectful and growth-oriented environment.
• Eager 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 July 2027 Bar exam.
• Attain a passing score on the MPRE before sitting for the Bar exam.
• Timely submission and approval of Character & Fitness application by the State Bar.
• Family Law Clinics experience 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)

Full-time employees also eligible for:

• Optional HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and Transit programs may be available.