Resident/Associate Attorney Fall '27

Modern Family Law•Alpharetta, GA

4d•$66,560 - $110,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Modern Family Law (MFL), a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in family law, is hiring 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the July 2027 Bar exam for MFL Academy’s Residency Program in its Atlanta or Savannah, Georgia offices. The role is hybrid, and candidates must sit for the Bar and plan to reside in the state where they are applying. After the Bar exam, residents join MFL for training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy. They receive mentorship from the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams, with the goal of transitioning to an MFL Associate Attorney position after passing the Bar. Residents are expected to complete training, develop client-conversion skills, and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish upon completing the residency. The firm describes its setting as remote-first, with brick-and-mortar space available and in-person attendance as required by courts and clients. Associate Attorneys have a 100-hour monthly billable-hours requirement, direct client contact and case-management responsibilities in matters such as divorce, child custody, and financial support, and opportunities to develop litigation skills as first chair early in their careers. The role also offers access to technology for caseload and communication management, ongoing learning and development, and transparent advancement tracks and leadership opportunities. Resident compensation is $66,560. The Associate Attorney starting base salary is $90,000, with earnings up to $110,700 per year. The stated salary range for the position is $66,560–$110,700; actual pay may be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Requirements

Be a 3L or recent graduate sitting for the July 2027 Bar exam.
Plan to sit for the Bar and reside in the state where applying.
Hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
Register for the upcoming July Bar exam.
Attain a passing score on the MPRE before sitting for the Bar exam.
Submit a Character & Fitness application to the State Bar timely and obtain approval.
Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
Work respectfully as part of a team in a growth-oriented environment.
Be eager to learn, grow, practice, and incorporate feedback.
Submit a cover letter, law school transcript, and responses to the candidate questionnaire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Family Law Clinics.
Mock Trial experience.

Responsibilities

Complete training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy.
Develop skills in client conversion.
Study proactively, build confidence, ask questions, and complete assignments.
Prepare to handle client matters from start to finish upon completing the Residency.
As an Associate Attorney, manage cases and communicate with clients on matters including divorce, child custody, and financial support.
As an Associate Attorney, meet the 100-hour monthly billable-hours requirement.