Resident/Associate Attorney

Modern Family Law•Oakland, CA

32d•$83,200 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Modern Family Law (MFL) is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates to participate in its MFL Academy’s Residency Program in Oakland or San Jose, California. This hybrid role requires candidates to sit for the Bar exam and plan to reside in the state of application. After the Bar exam, residents will receive training in family law and courtroom advocacy, with mentorship from the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams. The goal is to transition residents into MFL Associate Attorney positions upon passing the Bar. The program offers a remote-first setting with available office space, a low billable hours requirement (100 per month) for Associate Attorneys, direct client contact on divorce, child custody, and financial support cases, opportunities for first-chair litigation experience, access to technology, ongoing learning and development, and transparent advancement tracks. Competitive salaries are offered: $83,200 for Residents and $145,000 for Associate Attorneys.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
Register for the upcoming February or July 2027 Bar exam.
Attain a passing score on the MPRE before sitting for the Bar exam.
Timely submission and approval of Character & Fitness application by the State Bar.
Must sit for the Bar and plan to reside in the state where you are applying.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Family Law Clinics is a plus.
Mock Trial experience is a plus.
Submission of cover letter, law school transcript, and responses to candidate questionnaire.

Responsibilities

Receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy.
Receive mentorship from the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams.
Successfully transition to an MFL Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar.
Manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Work as part of a team in a respectful and growth-oriented environment.
Complete training and develop skills in client conversion.
Proactively study, build confidence, ask questions, complete assignments, and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish upon completion of Residency.
Direct client contact and case management on matters involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and more.
Practice and develop litigation skills as first chair early in your career.
Manage caseload and communication using cutting-edge technology.