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 for MFL Academy's Residency Program in Oakland or San Jose, California. This hybrid role requires residing in the state of application and passing the Bar exam. The Residency Program provides training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy, with mentorship to transition to an Associate Attorney position.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy.
• 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 or 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.
• Hybrid role: Remote-first setting with brick and mortar space available.
• Must plan to reside in the state where applying.
• Access to cutting-edge technology to manage caseload and communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a respectful and growth-oriented environment.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, practice, and incorporate feedback.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Resident Salary: $83,200
• Associate Attorney Starting Salary: $135,000 (base)
• Associate Attorney Total Possible Earnings: $161,700
• 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.
• Ability to practice and develop litigation skills as first chair early in your career.
• Ongoing Learning and Development support.
• Transparent advancement tracks and leadership opportunities.
• 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 be available in certain markets.