Resident/Associate Attorney Spring '27

Modern Family Law; Petaluma (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Work-from-anywhere eligibility after 6

Training & development

Job summary

Modern Family Law (MFL) is a rapidly expanding national family law firm offering a Residency Program in California offices (Oakland, Petaluma, or San Jose). This role is hybrid and requires sitting for the February 2027 Bar exam, with plans to reside in the state of application.

Residency participants will receive mentorship from MFL’s Learning & Development team, training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy, and a clear path to an Associate Attorney position after passing the Bar.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar exam sits in February 2027 and MPRE requirements.
• Residency leads to Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar.

Responsibilities

• Participate in MFL Academy’s Residency Program across California offices (Oakland, Petaluma, or San Jose).
• Gain training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy.
• Direct client contact and case management on matters involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and more.

Education

Juris Doctor from 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 examtoparticipateinMFL Academy’s ResidencyProgramin one of our California offices (Oakland, Petaluma, or San Jose).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 $161,700.

To be successful in this role, theResident/Associatewill:

• 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 - $161,700.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.

Pursuant to the local Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Modern Family Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at MFL are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Register for theupcoming February 2027 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