Resident/Associate Attorney Fall '27

Modern Family Law•Atlanta, GA

4h•$66,560 - $110,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Modern Family Law is hiring 3L law students and recent graduates sitting for the February 2027 or July 2027 Bar exam to join MFL Academy’s Residency Program in its Atlanta or Savannah, Georgia office. The role is hybrid and candidates must sit for the 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 the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams. After passing the Bar, Residents are expected to transition to an MFL Associate Attorney position. Associate Attorneys have direct client contact and manage cases involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and other family-law matters. They have opportunities to develop litigation skills and serve as first chair early in their careers. The Associate Attorney billable-hours requirement is 100 hours per month. The firm describes its setting as remote-first, with office space available and in-person attendance as required by courts and clients. Work from anywhere is available after six months. 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, with actual pay adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Requirements

Be a 3L law student or recent graduate sitting for the February 2027 or July 2027 Bar exam.
Plan to reside in the state where applying and sit for the Bar in that state.
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.
Submit and obtain timely approval of the State Bar Character & Fitness application.
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 and 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 after sitting for the Bar exam.
Work with mentors in the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams.
Complete training and develop skills in client conversion.
Study proactively, build confidence, ask questions, and complete assignments.
Prepare to handle client matters from start to finish upon completion of the Residency.
As an Associate Attorney, manage cases involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and other matters.
Develop litigation skills and have 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.