Modern Family Law (MFL), a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the
February 2027 Bar exam or the
July 2027 Bar exam to participate in MFL Academy's Residency Program in one of our
California offices (Oakland or San Jose). 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 Setting with 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 $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, the Resident/Associate 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 $83,200-$161,700. 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.
Requirements- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Register for the upcoming February or July 2027 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.
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
