Resident/Associate Attorney Spring '27

Modern Family Law•Austin, TX

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Modern Family Law (MFL), a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates who plan to sit for the February 2027 or July 2027 Bar exam for its MFL Academy Residency Program in Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio, Texas. The role is hybrid, and applicants must sit for the Bar and plan to reside in the state where they apply. After sitting for the Bar exam, Residents receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy, along with mentorship from MFL’s Learning & Development department and legal teams. The program is designed to prepare participants to transition to an MFL Associate Attorney position after passing the Bar. 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 on matters such as divorce, child custody, and financial support. The firm offers early opportunities to develop litigation skills as first chair, access to technology for caseload and communication management, ongoing learning and development, and transparent advancement and leadership tracks. The Resident salary is $72,800. The Associate Attorney starting base salary is $115,000, with total possible annual earnings of $138,700. The stated salary range is $72,800–$138,700; actual pay may vary based on experience, location, and other job-related factors. Residents are expected to manage multiple responsibilities carefully in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; work respectfully as part of a team; demonstrate eagerness to learn and incorporate feedback; complete training and develop client-conversion skills; and proactively study, ask questions, complete assignments, and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish after residency. Candidates and incumbents are expected to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates or incumbents requiring accommodation should advise the Director of People Operations in advance.

Requirements

Be a 3L or recent law-school graduate seeking to sit for the February 2027 or July 2027 Bar exam.
Plan to reside in the state where applying and sit for the 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.
Submit the Character & Fitness application to the State Bar on time and obtain approval.
Submit a cover letter, law school transcript, and responses to the candidate questionnaire.
Be able to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Family Law Clinics.
Mock Trial experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in post-Bar-exam training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy.
Develop skills in client conversion.
Study proactively, build confidence, ask questions, complete assignments, and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish upon completing the Residency.
As an Associate Attorney, maintain direct client contact and manage cases involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and other family-law matters.
Develop and practice litigation skills, including opportunities to serve as first chair early in a career.
Manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Work as part of a respectful, growth-oriented team and incorporate feedback.