Resident​/Associate Attorney

Modern Family Law(MFL
),a rapidly expanding national lawfirm specializing in Family Law, is seeking 3

Lsand recent graduates sitting for the
February 2027

Bar exam
or the July 2027 Bar exam
toparticipatein
MFL Academy’s Residency Program
in one of our
Texas offices (Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio).Thisrole is hybrid, but you must sit for the Bar and plan toresidein the statewhereyou are applying.

After sitting for the Bar exam,Residency participantswilljoin MFLtoreceive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy.

Residents will receive mentorship fromthe MFLLearning & Developmentdepartmentand legal teams,helpingthemsuccessfullytransition to anMFLAssociate Attorneypositionuponpassing theBar.

• Remote-First Setting
  with
  
  Brickand Mortar Space  Available (in-person as required by courts & clients).

• Low billable hours requirement (100 per month) as an Associate Attorney.

• Directclientcontactand case managementonmatters involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and more.

• The ability to truly practice and develop litigation skillsasfirstchairearly in your career.

• Access tocutting-edgetechnologyto manage your caseload and communication.

• Ongoing Learning and Development support.

• Transparent advancement tracks and leadership opportunities.

• Competitive salary for a Resident is $72,800.
• Starting salary for an Associate Attorney is $115,000 (base), with total possible earnings of $138,700 per year.

• 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.

• Completetrainingand develop skills inclient conversion.

• Proactively study,build confidence, ask questions, complete assignments,and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish upon completion of Residency.

ADA Compliance:
All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need toadvisethe Director of People Operations in advance.

This range is areasonably reliable estimate of the salary that this individual is expected toreceive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factorspermittedby law.

Full-time employees will be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employeeassistanceprogram.

Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Register for the upcoming
  
  February or July Bar exam.
• Attain a passing score on the MPREbeforesitting for the Bar exam.
• Timely submission and approval of Character & Fitness application by the State Bar.
• 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.

ADA Compliance
:
All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People Operations in advance.

Full-time employees will be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

This salary is a reasonably reliable estimate of what
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