Resident/Associate Attorney Spring '27

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Work from Anywhere eligible after 6 mo

Job summary

Modern Family Law is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates to participate in MFL Academy's Residency Program in our Washington offices (Seattle, Bellevue, or Everett). This hybrid role requires sitting for the Bar and residing in the applying state.

Residency participants will receive training in family law and courtroom advocacy, mentorship from the Learning & Development department and legal teams, and will transition to an Associate Attorney position after passing the Bar.

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

• Receive training in family law and courtroom advocacy.
• Mentorship from Learning & Development and legal teams to transition to an Associate Attorney position after passing the Bar.

Education

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Modern Family Law(MFL),a rapidly expanding national lawfirm specializing in Family Law, is seeking 3Lsand recent graduatessitting for theFebruary 2027Bar exam toparticipateinMFL Academy's ResidencyProgramin one of ourWashington offices (Seattle, Bellevue, or Everett).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 MFLLearning & 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 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, 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$83,200 - $159,000.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 theupcoming Februaryor July Bar exam for Washington (no score transfers).
• 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.