Resident/Associate Attorney — Family Law

Job overview

The Resident/Associate Attorney role is hybrid in San Jose, CA; the posting also identifies Oakland as a California office option. The stated salary range is $83,200–$161,700 per year. Modern Family Law’s residency program trains and mentors participants in family law and courtroom advocacy, with a transition to an Associate Attorney position upon passing the Bar.

What you'll do

• Complete residency training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy
• develop client-conversion skills
• study, complete assignments, and prepare to handle client matters from start to finish after residency
• and, as an Associate Attorney, manage client contact and cases involving divorce, custody, and financial support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

resident/associate attorney

family law

residency program

bar exam 2027

courtroom advocacy

hybrid

san jose ca

modern family law

$83,200–$161,700/year

remote-first

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The program is for 3Ls and recent graduates sitting for the February or July 2027 Bar exam; the posting describes a remote-first setting with office space available and in-person work as required by courts and clients.

About the employer

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