Resident/Associate Attorney Spring '27

Modern Family Law•Bellevue, WA

21d•$83,200 - $159,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Modern Family Law is seeking third-year law students and recent graduates sitting for the February 2027 Washington Bar exam to participate in its Residency Program at a Washington office in Seattle, Bellevue, or Everett. The role is hybrid, and candidates must sit for the Washington 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, along with mentorship from the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams. The program is intended to support a successful transition to an Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar. Residents are expected to complete training and develop client-conversion skills, while building the confidence and skills to handle client matters from start to finish. As an Associate Attorney, the role includes direct client contact and case management for matters involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and other family law issues. Associates have the opportunity to develop litigation skills and serve as first chair early in their careers. The firm describes itself as remote-first, with brick-and-mortar space available and in-person attendance as required by courts and clients. Work from anywhere is available after six months of eligibility. The Associate Attorney billable-hours requirement is 100 hours per month. The Resident salary is $83,200. The stated starting base salary for an Associate Attorney is $135,000, with total possible annual earnings of $159,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance, an optional HSA, short- and long-term disability, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts, 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.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
Be a 3L or recent graduate sitting for the February 2027 Bar exam, or register for an upcoming February or July Washington Bar exam; score transfers are not accepted.
Plan to reside in Washington and sit for the Washington Bar.
Attain a passing MPRE score before sitting for the Bar exam.
Submit a Character & Fitness application to the State Bar on time and obtain its approval.
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 residency training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy after sitting for the Bar exam.
Develop skills in client conversion and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish upon completing the residency.
Manage family law cases and maintain direct client contact as an Associate Attorney, including matters involving divorce, child custody, and financial support.
Develop litigation skills and take first-chair responsibility early in an Associate Attorney career.
Manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail.
Work collaboratively in a respectful, growth-oriented team environment.
Study proactively, ask questions, complete assignments, and incorporate feedback.