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 is a hybrid role requiring residence in the state of application and bar passage.

Residency Program Details

Upon passing the Bar exam, residents will receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy. Mentorship will be provided by the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams to facilitate a transition to an MFL Associate Attorney position.

Opportunities at MFL

• • 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
• • 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: $83,200
• • Associate Attorney Starting Salary (base): $135,000
• • Associate Attorney Total Possible Earnings: $161,700
• • Salary Range: $83,200 - $161,700 (Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors)

Key Responsibilities

• • Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
• • Work collaboratively in a respectful and growth-oriented team environment.
• • 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 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.
• • 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)
• • Health insurance with an optional HSA
• • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• • Employee Assistance Program
• • Additional voluntary programs: 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 in certain markets)