Resident/Associate Attorney Fall '27

Modern Family Law•Savannah, GA

2h•$66,560 - $110,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Modern Family Law is hiring 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the February 2027 or July 2027 Bar exam for its MFL Academy Residency Program in Atlanta or Savannah, Georgia. 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 receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy, with mentorship from the MFL 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 handle client matters from start to finish. As an associate, attorneys have direct client contact and manage cases involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and other family law matters. They may develop litigation skills as first chair early in their career, with an associate billable-hours requirement of 100 per month. The firm describes its setting as remote-first, with brick-and-mortar space available and in-person attendance as required by courts and clients. The resident salary is $66,560; the stated starting base salary for an associate is $90,000, with earnings up to $110,700 per year. Compensation may vary based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Requirements

Be a 3L or recent graduate sitting for the February 2027 or July 2027 Bar exam.
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.
Timely submit and obtain approval of the State Bar Character & Fitness application.
Plan to reside in the state where applying.
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

Complete residency training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy.
Develop client conversion skills through training.
Study proactively, build confidence, ask questions, complete assignments, and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish upon completion of the residency.
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, including the opportunity to serve as first chair early in a career.
Manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail.
Work collaboratively in a respectful and growth-oriented team environment.
Incorporate feedback and continue learning and developing.
Meet an associate billable-hours requirement of 100 hours per month.

Benefits

Health insurance with an optional HSA.
Short-term disability and long-term disability.
Dental insurance.
Vision care.
Life insurance.
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
401(k).
Vacation, sick time, and public holidays.
Employee assistance program.
Voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, and voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance.
Pet insurance.
Commuter and transit programs may be available in certain markets.
Training and development.
Work from anywhere, eligible after six months.