Resident/Associate Attorney Fall '27

About the Role

Modern Family Law (MFL) is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the February 2027 Bar exam or the July 2027 Bar exam to participate in MFL Academy's Residency Program. This hybrid role requires participants to sit for the Bar exam and plan to reside in one of MFL's Georgia offices (Atlanta or Savannah).

Residency Program Details

• After sitting for the Bar exam, Residency participants will join MFL for training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy.
• Residents will receive mentorship from the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams to facilitate a successful transition to an MFL Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar.

Opportunities

• Remote-First Setting with brick-and-mortar space available.
• Low billable hours requirement of 100 per month as an Associate Attorney.
• Direct client contact and case management on matters involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and more.
• Opportunity to practice and develop litigation skills as first chair early in your career.
• Access to cutting-edge technology for caseload and communication management.
• Ongoing Learning and Development support.
• Transparent advancement tracks and leadership opportunities.
• Competitive salary for a Resident: $66,560.
• Starting salary for an Associate Attorney: $90,000 (base), with potential earnings up to $110,700 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Work as part of a team in a respectful and growth-oriented environment.
• Be 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 February or July 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.
• Submission of cover letter, law school transcript, and responses to candidate questionnaire.

Qualifications

• Experience in Family Law Clinics is a plus.
• Mock Trial experience is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $66,560-$110,700.
• 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, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance may also be available.
• Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.