Resident/Associate Attorney Spring '27

Modern Family Law•Alpharetta, GA

4d•$66,560 - $110,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Modern Family Law is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates taking the February 2027 Bar exam for its Residency Program in an Atlanta or Savannah, Georgia office. The position is hybrid and requires candidates to sit for the Bar and plan to reside in the state where they apply. After the Bar exam, Residents receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy, with mentorship from the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams. The program is designed to support a transition into an Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar. Associates handle direct client contact and case management in matters including divorce, child custody, and financial support, and can develop litigation skills as first chair early in their careers. The role offers a remote-first setting with office space available, with in-person attendance as required by courts and clients. Associates have a 100-hour monthly billable requirement and access to technology, ongoing learning and development, and advancement and leadership opportunities. The Resident salary is $66,560. The Associate Attorney starting base salary is $90,000, with earnings up to $110,700 per year. The stated salary range is $66,560–$110,700; actual pay may vary based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, short- and long-term disability, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care FSAs, a 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include accident, life, disability, long-term care, critical illness and cancer, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs may be available in certain markets. Work-from-anywhere eligibility begins after six months.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
Be a 3L or recent graduate registering for the February 2027 Bar exam.
Attain a passing score on the MPRE before sitting for the Bar exam.
Timely submit a Character & Fitness application and obtain State Bar approval.
Plan to reside in the state where applying.
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.
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

Participate in residency training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy after sitting for the Bar exam.
Develop skills and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish upon completion of the Residency.
Complete training and develop client-conversion skills.
Study proactively, build confidence, ask questions, incorporate feedback, and complete assignments.
As an Associate Attorney, manage cases and maintain direct client contact on matters such as divorce, child custody, and financial support.
Develop litigation and courtroom advocacy skills, including the opportunity to serve as first chair early in the career.
Meet the Associate Attorney billable-hours requirement of 100 hours per month.
Attend in person as required by courts and clients.