Resident/Associate Attorney
Modern Family Law
Resident/Associate Attorney
Modern Family Law
Represents clients in divorce and family law cases
Modern Family Law · Seattle, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-13
Salary: USD 83,200–159,000
Workplace: hybrid
Department: Washington
Modern Family Law (MFL), a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the February 2027 Bar exam to participate in MFL Academy’s Residency Program in one of our Washington offices (Seattle, Bellevue, or Everett). This role is hybrid, but you must sit for the Bar and plan to reside in the state where you are applying.
Residency Program Details:
After sitting for the Bar exam, Residency participants will join MFL to receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy. Residents will receive mentorship from the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams, helping them successfully transition to an MFL Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar.
Modern Family Law offers you the following opportunities:
Remote-First Setting with Brick and Mortar Space Available (in-person as required by courts & clients).
Low billable hours requirement (100 per month) as an Associate Attorney.
Direct client contact and case management on matters involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and more.
The ability to truly practice and develop litigation skills as first chair early in your career.
Access to cutting-edge technology to manage your caseload and communication.
Ongoing Learning and Development support.
Transparent advancement tracks and leadership opportunities.
Competitive salary for a Resident is $83,200.
To be successful in this role, the Resident will:
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.
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.
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.
Compensation and Benefits: Salary Range $83,200 - $159,000. This range is a reasonably reliable estimate of the salary that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by 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 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.
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
Register for the upcoming February Bar exam for Washington (no score transfers).
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.
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.
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Represents clients in divorce and family law cases
Modern Family Law represents individuals and families in divorce, custody, support and other family law disputes, both in court and through negotiated agreements. Its attorneys handle matters ranging from property division and protection orders to mediation and appeals, with local offices across several U.S. states. The firm combines legal representation with virtual meetings and a client dashboard that gives people access to case information around the clock. Clients pay fees for legal work, while free online calculators estimate attorney costs, support payments, parenting time and the division of assets and debts. Modern Family Law is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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