Resident/Associate Attorney, Family Law Residency Program

Job overview

The Resident/Associate Attorney role is hybrid, with Colorado offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, or Fort Collins; the listing location is Colorado Springs, CO. The stated salary range is $66,560–$152,200 per year, with resident and associate pay levels described separately. Modern Family Law is a national firm specializing in family law. The residency prepares participants for associate attorney work through training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy, mentorship, and practical assignments. After passing the Colorado Bar, residents transition to associate roles handling client matters and developing litigation skills.

What you'll do

• Complete residency training in family law and courtroom advocacy
• work with mentors in the Learning & Development department and legal teams
• study, complete assignments, and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish after residency
• develop client conversion skills. Associate work may include client contact and case management involving divorce, child custody, and financial support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

resident/associate attorney

family law

attorney residency

colorado bar february 2027

hybrid

colorado springs co

modern family law

full-time

$66,560–$152,200 per year

courtroom advocacy

mentorship

remote-first

work from anywhere eligible after 6 months

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision
• HSA option
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• paid vacation, sick time, and public holidays
• training and development
• work-from-anywhere eligibility after six months.

Why this role

For 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the February 2027 Colorado Bar exam; remote-first setting with office space and in-person attendance as required by courts and clients; work from anywhere eligibility after six months.

About the employer

Modern Family Law is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.