Resident/Associate Attorney

About the Role

Modern Family Law (MFL), a national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates to participate in MFL Academy’s Residency Program in Georgia (Atlanta or Savannah). This is a hybrid role, requiring the candidate to sit for the Bar exam and plan to reside in Georgia.

Upon passing the Bar exam, Residency participants will receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy, with mentorship from the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams. The program aims to transition participants into an MFL 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.
• Manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Work as part of a team in a respectful and growth-oriented environment.
• Engage in 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.

Opportunities

• Remote-First Setting with Brick and Mortar Space Available.
• Low billable hours requirement (100 per month) as an Associate Attorney.
• 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)
• Associate Attorney Earnings: up to $110,700 per year
• Overall Salary Range: $66,560-$110,700

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Ability to sit for the February 2027 Bar exam or the 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.
• 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.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, practice, and incorporate feedback.

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, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, pet insurance, Commuter and Transit programs.