Resident/Associate Attorney
About The Position
Modern Family Law (MFL) is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates to participate in its MFL Academy’s Residency Program in Washington state. This hybrid role requires candidates to sit for the Bar exam and reside in the state. The program offers training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy, with mentorship to help residents transition to an Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar. MFL provides a remote-first setting with in-person availability as needed, a low billable hours requirement (100 per month) for Associate Attorneys, direct client contact, case management, opportunities for first-chair litigation experience, access to technology, ongoing learning and development, and transparent advancement tracks. Competitive salaries are offered for both Resident and Associate Attorney roles.
Requirements
- 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the February 2027 Bar exam or the July 2027 Bar exam.
- Must plan to reside in the state where applying.
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Register for the upcoming February or July Bar exam for Washington (no score transfers).
- 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.
- Submission of cover letter, law school transcript, and responses to candidate questionnaire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Family Law Clinics is a plus.
- Mock Trial experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy.
- Receive mentorship from the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams.
- Successfully transition to an MFL Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar.
- Manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Work as part of a team in a respectful and growth-oriented environment.
- 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.
- Perform duties as assigned with or without reasonable accommodations.
Benefits
- 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
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary accident insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Voluntary disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term care insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
- Pet insurance
- Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
