Resident/Associate Attorney Fall '27

Modern Family Law; Dallas (TX); Híbrido; USD 73.000 - 139.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote-First Setting with Brick and Ma

Low billable hours requirement

Direct client contact and case mgmt

Access to cutting-edge technology

Ongoing Learning and Development

Transparent advancement tracks

Competitive residency salary

Descripción de la vacante

Modern Family Law is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the July 2027 Bar to join its Residency Program in Texas (Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio). The hybrid position provides training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy, with mentorship from the Learning & Development team and the chance to transition to an Associate Attorney after you pass the Bar.

Residency participants will handle client matters, observe and participate in hearings, and develop litigation skills early

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Direct client contact and case management on matters involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and more.
• The role offers the opportunity to practice and develop litigation skills as first chair early in your career.

Educación

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

Descripción del empleo

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 Texas offices (Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio). 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 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 $72,800.
• Starting salary for an Associate Attorney is $115,000 (base), with total possible earnings of $138,700 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $72,800 - $138,700. 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.

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.

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

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Register for the upcoming 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. https://modern-family-law-1.workable.com/backend/jobs/6154461/app-form
• Submission of cover letter, law school transcript, and responses to candidate questionnaire.

Mandatory Notices for Applicants

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.

This salary is a reasonably reliable estimate of what this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, 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.