Resident/Associate Attorney

Modern Family Law; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Vacation

Sick time

Training & Development

Work from Anywhere after 6 months

Job summary

Modern Family Law (MFL) invites 3Ls and new graduates sitting for the February or July Bar exams to join the Residency Program across Georgia (Atlanta or Savannah). The program offers training in substantive family law, courtroom advocacy, and mentorship with a clear path to an Associate Attorney role after passing the Bar.

Residents will work in a remote-first environment with in-person court requirements and are expected to relocate to Georgia.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Register for the February or July Bar exam.
• Must attain a passing MPRE before sitting for the Bar.
• Character & Fitness application submitted timely and approved by the State Bar.
• Experience in Family Law Clinics is a plus.
• Mock Trial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in MFL Academy's Residency Program to receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy.
• Receive mentorship from Learning & Development department and legal teams.
• Develop litigation skills and transition to an Associate Attorney position after passing the Bar.
• Engage in direct client contact and case management on family law matters.

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Modern Family Law (MFL), a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, 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 in one of our Georgia offices (Atlanta or Savannah). This role is hybrid, but you must sit for the Bar and plan to reside in the state where you are applying.

Residency Program Details

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

Modern Family Law offers you the following 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.
• The ability to truly practice and develop litigation skills as first chair early in your career.
• Access to cutting-edge technology to manage your caseload and communication.
• Ongoing Learning and Development support.
• Transparent advancement tracks and leadership opportunities.
• Competitive salary for a Resident is $66,560.
• Starting salary for an Associate Attorney is $90,000 (base), with earnings up to $110,700 per year.

To be successful in this role, the Resident will

• 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.

ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People Operations in advance.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $66,560-$110,700. This range is a reasonably reliable estimate of the salary that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

• Health insurance with an optional HSA
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Vacation
• Sick time
• An employee assistance program
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary life
• Voluntary disability
• Voluntary long-term care
• Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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