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Resident/Associate Attorney
Modern Family Law. Participate in MFL Academy’s Residency Program in a California office (Oakland or San Jose) .
Posted 9/26/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83,200 - $161,700 per yearWebsite
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Participate in MFL Academy’s Residency Program in a California office (Oakland or San Jose)
- Complete training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy after sitting for the Bar exam
- Receive mentorship from the Learning & Development department and legal teams
- Transition into an MFL Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar
- Manage direct client contact and cases involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and related matters
- Develop litigation skills and practice as first chair early in the career
- Complete training and develop client conversion skills
- Study proactively, build confidence, ask questions, complete assignments, and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish
- Manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Work collaboratively in a respectful and growth-oriented environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
- Register for the upcoming February or July 2027 Bar exam
- 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
- Must sit for the Bar and plan to reside in the state where applying
- 3L or recent graduate status
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- Access to cutting-edge technology to manage your caseload and communication
- Ongoing Learning and Development support
- Transparent advancement tracks and leadership opportunities
- Health insurance with 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
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary accident insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Voluntary disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term care insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
- Pet insurance
- Commuter and Transit programs may be available in certain markets
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Work From Anywhere — eligible after 6 months