Resident/Associate Attorney Fall '27

Modern Family Law; Colorado Springs (CO); Híbrido; USD 67 000 - 152 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Work from Anywhere after 6 months

Training & Development

Resumo da oferta

Modern Family Law in Colorado offers a Residency Program for 3Ls and recent graduates planning to sit for the July 2027 Bar, with hybrid work and offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, or Fort Collins. Residents will receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy, mentored by our Learning & Development team, with a path to an Associate Attorney role after passing the Bar.

Starting salary for Residents is $66,560, with Associate base of $130,000 and potential earnings up to

Qualificações

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Register for the July 2027 Bar exam.
• Attain a passing MPRE score before sitting for the Bar.
• Timely submission and approval of Character & Fitness application.
• Experience in Family Law Clinics is a plus.
• Mock Trial experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in Residency program with training in family law and courtroom advocacy.
• Receive mentorship from Learning & Development and legal teams.
• Transition to an Associate Attorney position after passing the Bar.
• Assist with client contact and case management under supervision.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Courtroom advocacy

Client communication

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Ferramentas

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Modern Family Law (MFL), a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the July 2027 Bar exam to participate in MFL Academy's Residency Program in one of our Colorado offices (Denver, Colorado Springs, or Fort Collins). This role is hybrid, but you must sit for the Colorado Bar (no UBE score transfer), and plan to reside within a reasonable commute to the office location.

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 Settingwith 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 $130,000 (base), with total possible earnings of $152,200 per year.

To be successful in this role, the Resident/Associate 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 - $152,200

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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Register for the upcoming 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.

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