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Resident/Associate Attorney
Modern Family Law. Participate in MFL Academy’s Residency Program in a Colorado office .
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,560 - $130,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Family Law, including divorce and child custody matters, while developing litigation skills and courtroom advocacy. Proficient in managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment and committed to continuous learning and client conversion.
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Juris DoctorFamily LawCourtroom AdvocacyBar Exam PreparationClient-Conversion Skills
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Hard Skills
Family LawLitigation SkillsDivorce ManagementChild Custody ManagementFinancial Support Management
Soft Skills
CollaborationProactive LearningTime ManagementConfidence BuildingRespectful Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
Bar Exam RegistrationMPRE Passing ScoreCharacter & Fitness Application
Industry Keywords
Family Law ClinicsMock Trial ExperienceMFL AcademyColorado Bar
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Participate in MFL Academy’s Residency Program in a Colorado office
- Receive training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy after sitting for the Bar exam
- Receive mentorship from the MFL Learning & Development department and legal teams
- Transition to an MFL Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar
- Manage matters involving divorce, child custody, financial support, and related family-law issues
- 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
- Must sit for the Colorado Bar; no UBE score transfer
- Reside within a reasonable commute to the office location
- Experience in Family Law Clinics is a plus
- Mock Trial experience is a plus
- Submit a cover letter, law school transcript, and responses to candidate questionnaire
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
- Direct client contact and case management opportunities
- Access to cutting-edge technology
- 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
- Work from Anywhere — eligible after 6 months