Resident/Associate Attorney

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?Georgia offices (Atlanta or Savannah).?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 starting at: $66,560 (Resident) or $104,000?(Associate?Attorney).?

• 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.?

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. Compensation and Benefits:?Salary Range?$66,560-$104,000.?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 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.?

• 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