Resident/Associate Attorney Fall '27

Modern Family Law; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision care

401K

Vacation and sick time

Training & Development

Work From Anywhere after 6 months

Job summary

Modern Family Law (MFL) invites applicants for its Residency Program in WA offices (Seattle, Bellevue, Everett). This hybrid opportunity targets 3Ls and recent grads sitting for the Feb 2027 or July 2027 WA Bar exams, aiming to transition to an Associate Attorney role after passing the Bar.

Starting salaries are $135,000 base with total earnings up to $159,000, plus comprehensive benefits and a remote-first setting with in-person court requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Register for the upcoming February or July Bar exam for Washington (no score transfers).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Modern Family Law(MFL),a rapidly expanding national lawfirm specializing in Family Law, is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the February 2027Bar exam or the July 2027 Bar exam to participate in MFL Academy’s ResidencyProgram in one of our Washington offices (Seattle, Bellevue, or Everett). This role is hybrid, but you must sit for the Bar and plan to reside in the state where you are applying.

ResidencyProgram 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 $83,200.
• Starting salary for an Associate Attorney is $135,000 (base), with total possible earnings of $159,000 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$83,200-$159,000

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.

Full-time employees will be eligible for 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, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include 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 also be available in certain markets.

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Register for the upcoming February or July Bar exam for Washington (no score transfers).

• 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.

• 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.