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Modern Family Law (MFL), a rapidly expanding national family law firm, is hiring 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the July 2027 Bar exam for its Residency Program in California offices in Oakland, Petaluma, or San Jose. 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, along with mentorship from MFL’s Learning & Development department and legal teams. The program is designed to support a successful transition to an MFL Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar. Residents are expected to study proactively, build confidence, ask questions, complete assignments, and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish after completing the Residency. As an Associate Attorney, the role includes direct client contact and case management involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and other family law matters. Attorneys have the opportunity to develop litigation skills and serve as first chair early in their careers. The role also offers a low monthly billable-hours requirement of 100 hours, access to technology for caseload and communication management, ongoing learning and development, and transparent advancement tracks and leadership opportunities. The environment is remote-first, with brick-and-mortar space available and in-person attendance as required by courts and clients. The Resident salary is $83,200. The Associate Attorney starting base salary is $135,000, with total possible earnings of $161,700. The stated salary range is $83,200–$161,700; actual pay may vary based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with 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. Work From Anywhere eligibility begins after six months. Candidates and employees are expected to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations. MFL is committed to diversity and inclusion and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Pursuant to the local Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.