Resident/Associate Attorney Spring '27

Modern Family Law; Atlanta (GA); Hybride; USD 67 000 - 111 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the February 2027 or July 2027 Bar exams to participate in the MFL Academy’s Residency Program in Georgia (Atlanta or Savannah). The role is hybrid and requires bar admission in the state where you apply.

Residency participants will receive training in family law and courtroom advocacy, mentorship from the Learning & Development team, and a clear path to an Associate Attorney position

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Register for the upcoming February or July Bar exam.
• Ample MPRE preparation prior to bar admission.
• Timely submission and approval of Character & Fitness application.
• Experience in Family Law Clinics is a plus.
• Mock Trial experience is a plus.
• Submission of cover letter, law school transcript, and candidate questionnaire.

Responsabilités

• Direct client contact and case management on matters involving divorce, child custody, and financial support.
• Participate in the Residency Program to receive training in family law and courtroom advocacy.
• Develop litigation skills early in your career and progress toward an Associate Attorney position after passing the Bar.
• Utilize cutting-edge technology to manage the caseload and communications.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Fast learner

Client communication

Formation

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

Description du poste

Modern Family Law(MFL),a rapidly expanding national lawfirm specializing in Family Law, is seeking 3Lsand recent graduatessitting for theFebruary 2027 Bar examor the July 2027 Bar exam toparticipateinMFL Academy’s ResidencyProgramin one of ourGeorgia offices (Atlanta or Savannah).Thisrole is hybrid, but you must sit for the Bar and plan toresidein the statewhereyou are applying.

ResidencyProgram Details:

After sitting for the Bar exam,Residency participantswilljoin MFLtoreceive training insubstantive family law and courtroom advocacy.Residents will receivementorship fromthe MFL Learning & Developmentdepartmentand legalteams,helpingthemsuccessfullytransition to anMFLAssociate Attorneypositionuponpassing theBar.

Modern Family Law offers you the following opportunities:

• Remote-First SettingwithBrickandMortarSpace Available (in-person as required by courts & clients).

• Low billable hours requirement (100 per month) as an Associate Attorney.

• Directclientcontactand case managementonmatters involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and more.

• The ability to trulypractice anddevelop litigation skillsasfirstchairearly in your career.

• Access tocutting-edgetechnologyto manage your caseload and communication.

• OngoingLearning andDevelopment support.

• Transparent advancement tracks and leadership opportunities.

• Competitive salary starting at: $66,560 (Resident) or $104,000(AssociateAttorney).

To be successful in this role, theResidentwill:

• 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,andincorporate feedback.

• Completetrainingand develop skills inclient conversion.

• Proactivelystudy,build confidence, ask questions, complete assignments,and prepare to handle client matters from start to finishupon 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 toadvisethe Director of People Operations in advance.

Compensation and Benefits:Salary Range$66,560-$110,700.This range is areasonably reliableestimate of the salary that this individual is expected toreceive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factorspermittedby 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 employeeassistanceprogram.Additionalvoluntary 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 theupcomingFebruary or July Bar exam.

• Attain a passing score on the MPREbeforesitting 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 schooltranscript, 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