Resident/Associate Attorney — Family Law Residency

Job overview

The Resident/Associate Attorney — Family Law Residency role is hybrid and based at a Colorado office; the listing identifies Fort Collins, CO, while the program also names Denver and Colorado Springs offices. The salary range is $66,560–$152,200 per year. Modern Family Law’s residency program provides training and mentorship in family law and courtroom advocacy. The role prepares bar-exam candidates to transition into an Associate Attorney position after passing the Colorado Bar. Residents receive training and mentorship, develop client and litigation skills, and prepare to manage family-law matters from start to finish.

What you'll do

• Complete residency training in substantive family law and courtroom advocacy
• participate in mentorship from Learning & Development and legal teams
• study, complete assignments, incorporate feedback, and prepare to handle client matters
• develop client conversion skills
• meet program requirements including the Colorado Bar exam, MPRE, and Character & Fitness approval.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

resident attorney

associate attorney

family law

colorado bar

residency program

hybrid

fort collins co

denver

colorado springs

modern family law

courtroom advocacy

$66,560–$152,200/year

training and mentorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Hybrid role; residency program for candidates sitting for the February or July 2027 Colorado Bar exam; remote-first setting with office space available; work from anywhere may be available after six months.

About the employer

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