Resident/Associate Attorney Fall '27

Modern Family Law•Bellevue, WA

3d•$83,200 - $159,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Modern Family Law (MFL), a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is hiring 3Ls and recent graduates taking the July 2027 Washington Bar exam for its Residency Program at a Washington office in Seattle, Bellevue, or Everett. The role is hybrid, and candidates must sit for the Washington Bar and plan to reside in the state where they are applying. After taking the Bar exam, residents receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy, with mentorship from MFL’s Learning & Development department and legal teams. Upon passing the Bar, residents are expected to transition to an MFL Associate Attorney position. The role includes training in client conversion and preparation to manage client matters from start to finish. Associate Attorneys have a 100-hour monthly billable requirement, direct client contact, case-management responsibilities, and opportunities to develop litigation skills as first chair early in their careers. MFL describes its work setting as remote-first, with brick-and-mortar office space available and in-person attendance as required by courts and clients. Work from anywhere may be available after six months. The firm offers access to technology for caseload and communication management, ongoing learning and development, and transparent advancement tracks and leadership opportunities. The stated Resident salary is $83,200. The Associate Attorney starting base salary is $135,000, with total possible annual earnings of $159,000. The listed salary range is $83,200–$159,000; actual pay may vary based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Requirements

Be a 3L or recent law school graduate.
Hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
Register for the upcoming July 2027 Washington Bar exam; score transfers are not accepted.
Attain a passing MPRE score before sitting for the Bar exam.
Submit a Character & Fitness application to the State Bar on time and obtain approval.
Sit for the Bar and plan to reside in Washington state.
Submit a cover letter, law school transcript, and responses to the candidate questionnaire.
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, growth-oriented environment.
Be eager to learn, grow, practice, and incorporate feedback.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Family Law Clinics.
Mock Trial experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy.
Work with mentors in the Learning & Development department and legal teams.
Complete training and develop client-conversion skills.
Study proactively, build confidence, ask questions, complete assignments, and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish after residency.
As an Associate Attorney, maintain a 100-hour monthly billable requirement.
As an Associate Attorney, maintain direct client contact and manage matters involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and other family-law issues.
Develop litigation skills and practice as first chair early in the career.