Resident/Associate Attorney Spring '27

Modern Family Law; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Vacation & Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Work from Anywhere after 6 months

Job summary

Modern Family Law in Texas offers a Residency Program for 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the February 2027 or July 2027 Bar exams, with hybrid offices in Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio. Residents will receive training in family law and courtroom advocacy, plus mentorship from the Learning & Development department and legal teams to help transition to an Associate Attorney role after passing the Bar.

Program emphasizes a remote-first setting with in-person court requirements as needed,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct client contact and case management on matters involving divorce, child custody, and support.
• Develop litigation skills early in your career through residency.
• Work as part of a team in a respectful, growth-oriented environment.
• Complete training and develop client-conversion skills.
• Prepare to handle matters from start to finish upon completion of Residency.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Modern Family Law(MFL),a rapidly expanding national lawfirm specializing in Family Law, is seeking 3Lsand recent graduatessitting for theFebruary 2027Bar examor the July 2027 Bar examtoparticipateinMFL Academy’s ResidencyProgramin one of ourTexas offices (Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio).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 $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, 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$72,800-$138,700.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 JulyBar 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.

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 which 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.

• 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