Resident/Associate Attorney Fall '27

Modern Family Law•Seattle, WA

3d•$83,200 - $159,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Modern Family Law is hiring 3Ls and recent graduates who will sit for the February 2027 or July 2027 Washington Bar exam for its Residency Program in Seattle, Bellevue, or Everett. The role is hybrid, and candidates must sit for the Washington Bar and plan to reside in Washington. 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. The program is designed to support a transition to an Associate Attorney position after passing the Bar. As an Associate Attorney, the role includes direct client contact and case management on matters such as divorce, child custody, and financial support. Attorneys have opportunities to develop litigation skills and serve as first chair early in their careers. The firm describes a remote-first setting with brick-and-mortar space available, with in-person attendance as required by courts and clients. Work From Anywhere eligibility is available after six months. The Resident salary is $83,200. The listed Associate Attorney starting base salary is $135,000, with total possible earnings of $159,000 per year. The salary range for the role is $83,200–$159,000, with actual pay adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full-time employees are eligible for the benefits listed in the posting.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
Be a 3L or recent graduate sitting for the February 2027 or July 2027 Washington Bar exam; score transfers are not accepted.
Plan to reside in Washington.
Attain a passing score on the MPRE before sitting for the Bar exam.
Submit a Character & Fitness application to the State Bar timely and obtain 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 training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy after sitting for the Bar exam.
Develop skills in client conversion.
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, manage cases and maintain direct client contact on matters including divorce, child custody, and financial support.
Develop and practice litigation skills, including the opportunity to serve as first chair early in a career.
Work effectively with a team in a respectful, growth-oriented environment.
Manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail.
Incorporate feedback and continue learning and developing.